USN-3706-1: libjpeg-turbo vulnerabilities

Published Jul 9, 2018
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Updated

It was discovered that libjpeg-turbo incorrectly handled certain malformed JPEG images. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted JPEG image, a remote attacker could cause libjpeg-turbo to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Libjpeg-turbo Libjpeg-turbo

Event History

May 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:15 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:15 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for libjpeg-turbo?

The vulnerability ID for libjpeg-turbo is USN-3706-1.

2

What is the severity of USN-3706-1?

The severity of USN-3706-1 is not specified.

3

How does libjpeg-turbo handle malformed JPEG images?

Libjpeg-turbo incorrectly handles certain malformed JPEG images.

4

What is the impact of the vulnerability in libjpeg-turbo?

If exploited, the vulnerability can cause libjpeg-turbo to crash, resulting in a denial of service or possible code execution.

5

How can I fix the libjpeg-turbo vulnerability?

Upgrade to version 1.5.2-0ubuntu5.18.04.1 for Ubuntu 18.04, 1.5.2-0ubuntu5.17.10.1 for Ubuntu 17.10, 1.4.2-0ubuntu3.1 for Ubuntu 16.04, or 1.3.0-0ubuntu2.1 for Ubuntu 14.04.

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