USN-3936-2: AdvanceCOMP vulnerability

Published Apr 23, 2019
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Updated

USN-3936-1 fixed a vulnerability in AdvanceCOMP. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 19.04. Original advisory details: It was discovered that AdvanceCOMP incorrectly handled certain PNG files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/advancecomp<2.1-1ubuntu0.19.04.1
2.1-1ubuntu0.19.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=19.04

Event History

Apr 23, 2019
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-3936-2?

The severity of USN-3936-2 is not mentioned in the advisory.

2

How does USN-3936-2 affect Ubuntu?

USN-3936-2 affects Ubuntu 19.04.

3

What is the vulnerability in AdvanceCOMP fixed by USN-3936-2?

USN-3936-2 fixes a vulnerability in AdvanceCOMP that allowed an attacker to execute arbitrary code by manipulating certain PNG files.

4

How can I fix USN-3936-2?

To fix USN-3936-2, update the AdvanceCOMP package to version 2.1-1ubuntu0.19.04.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about USN-3936-2?

You can find more information about USN-3936-2 in the Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3936-1 advisory.

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