CVE-2026-38998: n/a
CVE-2026-38998 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the tcpReadHandler1 function of LIVE555 Streaming Media version 2026.02.26. This flaw allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by sending crafted RTSP and HTTP requests to the affected server. No patch or official remediation information is currently available. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability exists in the SocketDescriptor::tcpReadHandler1 function within the liveMedia/RTPInterface.cpp file of LIVE555 Streaming Media version 2026.02.26. It is a use-after-free condition that can be triggered by a series of specially crafted RTSP and HTTP requests, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition on the server. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is available, and no patch or mitigation guidance has been published.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition, causing the affected LIVE555 Streaming Media server to crash or become unresponsive. There is no indication of remote code execution or data compromise from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider limiting exposure of the affected service to untrusted networks and monitoring for unusual RTSP or HTTP request patterns that may trigger the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-38998: n/a
Description
CVE-2026-38998 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the tcpReadHandler1 function of LIVE555 Streaming Media version 2026.02.26. This flaw allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by sending crafted RTSP and HTTP requests to the affected server. No patch or official remediation information is currently available. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild at this time.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability exists in the SocketDescriptor::tcpReadHandler1 function within the liveMedia/RTPInterface.cpp file of LIVE555 Streaming Media version 2026.02.26. It is a use-after-free condition that can be triggered by a series of specially crafted RTSP and HTTP requests, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition on the server. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is available, and no patch or mitigation guidance has been published.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition, causing the affected LIVE555 Streaming Media server to crash or become unresponsive. There is no indication of remote code execution or data compromise from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider limiting exposure of the affected service to untrusted networks and monitoring for unusual RTSP or HTTP request patterns that may trigger the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa1b20bacd9273b49bfe2f3
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 19:22:51 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 19:37:56 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 00:05:32 UTC
Views: 6
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