USN-6291-1: GStreamer vulnerability
Hanno Bock discovered that GStreamer incorrecly handled certain datetime strings. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or expose sensitive information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6291-1?
USN-6291-1 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix USN-6291-1?
To fix USN-6291-1, update the affected packages gstreamer1.0-tools and libgstreamer1.0-0 to version 1.8.3-1~ubuntu0.1+esm1.
Which systems are affected by USN-6291-1?
USN-6291-1 affects Ubuntu 16.04 systems running gstreamer1.0-tools and libgstreamer1.0-0 versions prior to 1.8.3-1~ubuntu0.1+esm1.
What potential risks does USN-6291-1 pose?
The vulnerabilities in USN-6291-1 could allow an attacker to perform a denial of service attack or leak sensitive information from the system.
Who discovered USN-6291-1?
USN-6291-1 was discovered by security researcher Hanno Bock.