Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:36749
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:36834
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:47069
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:47070
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:47071
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:47717
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-52718
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2486328
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer/-/work_items/5103
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-52718?
CVE-2026-52718 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (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...
How severe is CVE-2026-52718?
CVE-2026-52718 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-52718?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.