Advisory Published

USN-4067-1: Evince vulnerability

First published: Mon Jul 22 2019(Updated: )

It was discovered that Evince incorrectly handled certain PDF files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or to execute arbitrary code.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/evince<3.18.2-1ubuntu4.6
3.18.2-1ubuntu4.6
=16.04
All of
ubuntu/evince-common<3.18.2-1ubuntu4.6
3.18.2-1ubuntu4.6
=16.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Evince vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this Evince vulnerability is USN-4067-1.

  • What is the severity of the USN-4067-1 vulnerability?

    The severity of the USN-4067-1 vulnerability is not mentioned in the provided information.

  • How does the Evince vulnerability affect the system?

    The Evince vulnerability can lead to a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code.

  • Which versions of Evince are affected by this vulnerability?

    Evince versions up to and including 3.18.2-1ubuntu4.6 are affected by this vulnerability.

  • How can I fix the Evince vulnerability?

    To fix the Evince vulnerability, update the Evince package to version 3.18.2-1ubuntu4.6 or higher.

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