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- USN-3962-1
USN-3962-1: libpng vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 30 2019(Updated: )
It was discovered that libpng incorrectly handled certain memory operations. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted PNG file, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause libpng to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libpng16-16 | <1.6.34-2ubuntu0.1 | 1.6.34-2ubuntu0.1 |
| =18.10 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libpng16-16 | <1.6.34-1ubuntu0.18.04.2 | 1.6.34-1ubuntu0.18.04.2 |
| =18.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-7317
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3997-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4080-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3991-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4083-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libpng1.6/1.6.34-2ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libpng1.6/1.6.34-1ubuntu0.18.04.2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3962-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this libpng vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this libpng vulnerability is CVE-2019-7317.
What is the severity of the libpng vulnerability?
The severity of the libpng vulnerability is high.
How does the libpng vulnerability affect systems?
If a user or automated system opens a specially crafted PNG file, a remote attacker could cause libpng to crash or execute arbitrary code, resulting in a denial of service.
How can I fix the libpng vulnerability on Ubuntu 18.10?
To fix the libpng vulnerability on Ubuntu 18.10, you need to update the libpng16-16 package to version 1.6.34-2ubuntu0.1 or later.
How can I fix the libpng vulnerability on Ubuntu 18.04?
To fix the libpng vulnerability on Ubuntu 18.04, you need to update the libpng16-16 package to version 1.6.34-1ubuntu0.18.04.2 or later.
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