ESB-2026.3123
=========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2026.3123 USN-8130-1: GStreamer Base Plugins vulnerability 31 March 2026 =========================================================================== AUSCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: GStreamer Base Plugins Publisher: Ubuntu Operating System: Ubuntu Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2026-2921 Original Bulletin: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8130-1 Comment: CVSS (Max): 7.8 CVE-2026-2921 (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) CVSS Source: Ubuntu Calculator: https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0#CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H EPSS (Max): 0.0% (9th) CVE-2026-2921 2026-03-30 - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- USN-8130-1: GStreamer Base Plugins vulnerability Publication date 30 March 2026 Overview GStreamer Base Plugins could be made to crash or run programs if it opened a specially crafted file. Releases 25.10 24.04 LTS 22.04 LTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Open side navigation Packages o gst-plugins-base1.0 - GStreamer plugins Details It was discovered that GStreamer Base Plugins incorrectly handled certain AVI media files. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause GStreamer Base Plugins to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. Update instructions The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu Release Package Version gstreamer1.0-plugins-base - 1.26.6-1ubuntu0.1 25.10 questing gstreamer1.0-plugins-base-apps - 1.26.6-1ubuntu0.1 libgstreamer-plugins-base1.0-0 - 1.26.6-1ubuntu0.1 gstreamer1.0-plugins-base - 1.24.2-1ubuntu0.4 24.04 LTS noble gstreamer1.0-plugins-base-apps - 1.24.2-1ubuntu0.4 libgstreamer-plugins-base1.0-0 - 1.24.2-1ubuntu0.4 gstreamer1.0-plugins-base - 1.20.1-1ubuntu0.6 22.04 LTS jammy gstreamer1.0-plugins-base-apps - 1.20.1-1ubuntu0.6 libgstreamer-plugins-base1.0-0 - 1.20.1-1ubuntu0.6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References o CVE-2026-2921 - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT---------------------- You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's registration with AUSCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au and we will forward your request to the appropriate person. NOTE: Third Party Rights This security bulletin is provided as a service to AUSCERT's members. As AUSCERT did not write the document quoted above, AUSCERT has had no control over its content. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AUSCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin. It may not be updated when updates to the original are made. If downloading at a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current. Contact information for the authors of the original document is included in the Security Bulletin above. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact them directly. Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from: https://portal.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ =========================================================================== AUSCERT The University of Queensland, Brisbane QLD 4072 Australia e: auscert@auscert.org.au t: +61 (0)7 3365 4417 Allies in Cyber Security ===========================================================================
Risk Scores
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | GStreamer Base Plugins |
Timeline
- Mar 30, 2026 CVE Published
- Mar 31, 2026 Distribution Patch