Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a denial-of-service issue in GStreamer’s gst-plugins-bad MPEG demuxing code. A specially crafted media input could make an affected application crash while parsing PSM data. The business risk is service disruption in systems that automatically process untrusted media, not confirmed data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely in Linux desktops, servers, or media pipelines using GStreamer gst-plugins-bad to parse untrusted MPEG Program Stream content. Exact affected versions are not stated in the bundle, so package-level confirmation is required. Treat as a moderate operational risk where media ingestion is exposed to customers or external files. Prioritize patching internet-facing, automated, or high-volume media processing systems first. Mitigation focus: Apply applicable Debian, Red Hat, Gentoo, or vendor GStreamer security updates.; Inventory systems with gst-plugins-bad installed or bundled in applications.; Restrict automated processing of untrusted media until patched..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2017:2060CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777957#c3CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201705-10CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- [debian-lts-announce] 20200331 [SECURITY] [DLA 2164-1] gst-plugins-bad0.10 security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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