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Debian DSA-6191-1 gst-plugins

Linuxsecurity •LinuxSecurity Advisories • April 1, 2026

Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in plugins for the GStreamer media framework and its codecs and demuxers, which may result in denial of service or potentially the execution of arbitrary code if a malformed media file is opened. For the oldstable distribution (bookworm), these problems have been fixed

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Multiple Vulnerabilities in GStreamer Plugins Affect Debian Users Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the GStreamer media framework's plugins, specifically affecting codecs and demuxers. These vulnerabilities could lead to denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code when a malformed media file is opened. The affected systems include the oldstable distribution of Debian, known as Bookworm. The vulnerabilities have been addressed, and patches have been released for the affected systems. Users are advised to update their systems to mitigate potential risks. The specific CVEs associated with these vulnerabilities were not disclosed in the articles. The vulnerabilities pose a significant risk if exploited, as they could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. This incident highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date software to protect against such vulnerabilities. 2 sources 58

Debian DSA-6191-1 gst-plugins

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