Ubuntu 16.04 LTS GStreamer Base Plugins Critical DoS CVE-2026-2921
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June 12, 2026
GStreamer Base Plugins could be made to crash or run programs if it opened a specially crafted file.
Summary
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Summary: GStreamer Base Plugins could be made to crash or run programs if it opened a specially crafted file. Software Description: - gst-plugins-base1.0: GStreamer plugins Details: USN-8130-1 fixed a vulnerability in GStreamer Base Plugins. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Original advisory 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 16.04 LTS gstreamer1.0-plugins-base 1.8.3-1ubuntu0.3+esm4 Available with Ubuntu Pro In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8130-3
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8130-2
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8130-1
CVE-2026-2921
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