USN-4663-1: GDK-PixBuf vulnerability
Melvin Kool discovered that the GDK-PixBuf library did not properly handle certain GIF images. If an user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted GIF file, a remote attacker could use this flaw to cause GDK-PixBuf to hang, resulting in a denial of service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this GDK-PixBuf vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this GDK-PixBuf vulnerability is USN-4663-1.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to cause GDK-PixBuf to hang, resulting in a denial of service.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update the libgdk-pixbuf2.0-0 package to version 2.40.0+dfsg-5ubuntu0.1 if you are using Ubuntu 20.10, or to version 2.40.0+dfsg-3ubuntu0.1 if you are using Ubuntu 20.04.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this GDK-PixBuf vulnerability on the Ubuntu Security website and the Ubuntu Launchpad pages.