liblivemedia: A use-after-free in the SocketDescriptor::tcpReadHandler1 function (liveMedia/RTPInterface.cpp) of LIVE555 Streaming...
CVE-2026-38998 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by OPENSUSE-SU-2026:21863-1, released September 16, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.
A use-after-free in the SocketDescriptor::tcpReadHandler1 function (liveMedia/RTPInterface.cpp) of LIVE555 Streaming Media (version 2026.02.26) allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a series of crafted RTSP and HTTP requests to the server.
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | |||
| liblivemedia · Debian 14 | 2026.09.23-dfsg-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2026-38998 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| live555 · opensuse-leap 16.0 | 2026.08.25-bp160.1.1 | OPENSUSE-SU-2026:21863-1 | Sep 16, 2026 |
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