DSA-6489-1 gst-plugins-base1.0 - security update
An buffer overflow was discovered in the OPUS audio decoder of the GStreamer media framework, which may result in denial of service or potentially the execution of arbitrary code if a malformed audio file is processed. https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/DSA-6489-1
Details
Original advisory: https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2026/msg00400.html
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-182970.24% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 15% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-18297 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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