CVE-2025-2759 GStreamer Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High 7.0 Published 22 May 2025 Updated 22 May 2025

Local attackers can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code due to incorrect folder permissions in the GStreamer installer.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-2759?

CVE-2025-2759 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gstreamer Gstreamer, published on 22 May 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

GStreamer Incorrect Permission Assignment Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of GStreamer. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the product installer. The issue results from incorrect permissions on folders. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-25448.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-2759?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gstreamer Gstreamer.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2759?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-2759 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-2759 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-2759 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Gstreamer Gstreamer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-83gq-j832-3543.