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- USN-3712-1
USN-3712-1: libpng vulnerabilities
First published: Wed Jul 11 2018(Updated: )
Patrick Keshishian discovered that libpng incorrectly handled certain PNG files. An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2016-10087) Thuan Pham discovered that libpng incorrectly handled certain PNG files. An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 17.10 and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. (CVE-2018-13785)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libpng16-16 | <1.6.34-1ubuntu0.18.04.1 | 1.6.34-1ubuntu0.18.04.1 |
| =18.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libpng16-16 | <1.6.34-1ubuntu0.17.10.1 | 1.6.34-1ubuntu0.17.10.1 |
| =17.10 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libpng12-0 | <1.2.54-1ubuntu1.1 | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1.1 |
| =16.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libpng12-0 | <1.2.50-1ubuntu2.14.04.3 | 1.2.50-1ubuntu2.14.04.3 |
| =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-10087
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-13785
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3712-2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libpng1.6/1.6.34-1ubuntu0.18.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libpng1.6/1.6.34-1ubuntu0.17.10.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libpng/1.2.54-1ubuntu1.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libpng/1.2.50-1ubuntu2.14.04.3
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3712-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-3712-1?
USN-3712-1 has a severity rating of moderate.
How does libpng handle certain PNG files?
libpng incorrectly handles certain PNG files, which can lead to a denial of service.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-3712-1?
USN-3712-1 affects Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 17.10, and Ubuntu 18.04.
What is the remedy for USN-3712-1?
The remedy for USN-3712-1 is to upgrade to libpng version 1.6.34-1ubuntu0.18.04.1 for Ubuntu 18.04, 1.6.34-1ubuntu0.17.10.1 for Ubuntu 17.10, 1.2.54-1ubuntu1.1 for Ubuntu 16.04, and 1.2.50-1ubuntu2.14.04.3 for Ubuntu 14.04.
Where can I find more information about USN-3712-1?
More information about USN-3712-1 can be found at the following links: [CVE-2016-10087](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-10087), [CVE-2018-13785](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-13785), [USN-3712-2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3712-2).
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