RHSA-2008:0131: Moderate: netpbm security update
The netpbm package contains a library of functions for editing andconverting between various graphics file formats, including .pbm (portablebitmaps), .pgm (portable graymaps), .pnm (portable anymaps), .ppm (portablepixmaps) and others. The package includes no interactive tools and isprimarily used by other programs (eg CGI scripts that manage web-siteimages).An input validation flaw was discovered in the GIF-to-PNM converter(giftopnm) shipped with the netpbm package. An attacker could create acarefully crafted GIF file which could cause giftopnm to crash or possiblyexecute arbitrary code as the user running giftopnm. (CVE-2008-0554)All users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages which contain abackported patch which resolves this issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2008:0131?
The severity of RHSA-2008:0131 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2008:0131?
To fix RHSA-2008:0131, upgrade the netpbm package to version 10.25-2.EL4.6.el4_6.1 or later.
What software is affected by RHSA-2008:0131?
RHSA-2008:0131 affects the netpbm, netpbm-devel, and netpbm-progs packages.
Is there a potential security risk with RHSA-2008:0131?
Yes, RHSA-2008:0131 addresses vulnerabilities in the netpbm package that could be exploited.
What platforms are impacted by RHSA-2008:0131?
RHSA-2008:0131 impacts the EL4_6 platform, including both x86_64 and specific architecture variants.