Unbounded Memory Allocation Vulnerability in PulseAudio by Red Hat
CVE-2026-14330

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-14330?

An unbounded memory allocation vulnerability exists in the PulseAudio protocol server due to multiple unchecked calls to alloca(). This flaw may permit an attacker to exploit the system's memory resources, potentially leading to service disruptions or application crashes. It is crucial for users to ensure they are running the latest patches and updates to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-14330
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2495907
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Red Hat would like to thank Tristan for reporting this issue.
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