Description
A heap overflow in the MatroskaFile::createRTPSinkForTrackNumber() function of Live555 Streaming Media v2018.09.02 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted MKV file.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | liblivemedia | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | liblivemedia | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | liblivemedia | No fix yet | — |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | liblivemedia | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | liblivemedia | No fix yet | — |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | live555 | 2026.10.17-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2026:12200-1 |
Advisories 1
- openSUSE-SU-2026:12200-1 libBasicUsageEnvironment2-2026.10.17-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Oct 21, 2026