CVE-2026-52718
A denial of service vulnerability was found in GStreamer's AV1 codec parser in gst-plugins-bad.
Published Jun 15, 2026 · corrected/updated Oct 1, 2026 · evidence confidence medium
A denial of service vulnerability was found in GStreamer's AV1 codec parser in gst-plugins-bad. The gst_av1_parser_parse_tile_list_obu() function passes a byte count to a bit-reader API that expects a bit count, causing parser desynchronization. A remote attacker could trick a user into opening a specially crafted AV1 media file, triggering an assertion abort and causing the application to crash.
Grounded briefings
Catalog interpretations for three audiences. Each brief cites ingested metadata and the original advisories below. They are not independent research and they do not invent exploit steps.
Executive
CVE-2026-52718 is a medium public vulnerability record for this product. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. This summary is a catalog interpretation of the ingested metadata and cites the original advisories below.
System administrator
Identify whether this product is in your estate, then compare installed versions with the affected ranges. Affected packages or ranges on record: gst-plugins-bad1.0 (1.22.0-4, 1.22.0-4+deb12u1, 1.22.0-4+deb12u2); gst-plugins-bad1.0 (0 → 1.26.2-3+deb13u2); gst-plugins-bad1.0 (0 → 1.28.4-1). Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. Prefer the vendor or distribution advisory linked in Sources before changing production systems. This is a catalog interpretation, not a runbook.
Security analyst
Signals on file: CVSS 6.5. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Sources contributing to this record: cve_org, osv. Public exploit references, when present, are outbound links only and are not proof of active exploitation. This is a catalog interpretation of stored metadata.
Exploitation and remediation
Exploitation evidence
Not listed as known exploited in CISA KEV. Not in the CISA KEV catalog.
Patch and remediation
No required-action text is stored yet. Use the vendor or CERT links in Sources for patch availability.
Safe detection guidance
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Code
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Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Jun 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Detected
A denial of service vulnerability was found in GStreamer's AV1 codec parser in gst-plugins-bad. The gst_av1_parser_parse_tile_list_obu() function passes a byte count to a bit-reader API that expects a bit count, causing parser desynchronization. A remote attacker could trick a user into opening a specially crafted AV1 media file, triggering an assertion abort and causing the application to crash.
Oct 1, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
gst-plugins-bad1.0 fixed in 1.26.2-3+deb13u2; gst-plugins-bad1.0 fixed in 1.28.4-1
Oct 1, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
gst-plugins-bad1.0 fixed in 1.26.2-3+deb13u2
Oct 1, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
gst-plugins-bad1.0 fixed in 1.28.4-1
Oct 1, 2026 · OSV.dev
Updated
A denial of service vulnerability was found in GStreamer's AV1 codec parser in gst-plugins-bad. The gst_av1_parser_parse_tile_list_obu() function passes a byte count to a bit-reader API that expects a bit count, causing parser desynchronization. A remote attacker could trick a user into opening a specially crafted AV1 media file, triggering an assertion abort and causing the application to crash.
Affected
- Debian:12 gst-plugins-bad1.01.22.0-4, 1.22.0-4+deb12u1, 1.22.0-4+deb12u2
- Debian:13 gst-plugins-bad1.00 → 1.26.2-3+deb13u2
- Debian:14 gst-plugins-bad1.00 → 1.28.4-1