RHSA-2026:47718: Important: gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free security update

Published Jul 29, 2026
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Updated

Important: gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free security update

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle Long Life
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free<1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free<1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free-debuginfo<1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free-debuginfo<1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free-debugsource<1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free-debugsource<1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free<1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free-debuginfo<1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free-debugsource<1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
1.16.1-4.el8_8.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.16.1-4.el8_8.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.16.1-4.el8_8.2

Event History

Jul 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·06:04 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 8, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·07:12 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:12 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:47718?

The severity of RHSA-2026:47718 is classified as high with a CVSS score of 7.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:47718?

To fix RHSA-2026:47718, update the gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free package to the latest version provided by Red Hat.

3

What type of security issue is RHSA-2026:47718 addressing?

RHSA-2026:47718 addresses a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free.

4

Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2026:47718?

The affected packages include redhat/gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free and its debug variants.

5

What could be the impact of not addressing RHSA-2026:47718?

Failing to address RHSA-2026:47718 may lead to exploitation through crafted VNC server rectangles, potentially allowing for remote code execution.

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