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- USN-6403-1
USN-6403-1: libvpx vulnerabilities
First published: Mon Oct 02 2023(Updated: )
It was discovered that libvpx did not properly handle certain malformed media files. If an application using libvpx opened a specially crafted file, a remote attacker could cause a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libvpx7 | <1.12.0-1ubuntu1.2 | 1.12.0-1ubuntu1.2 |
| =23.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libvpx7 | <1.11.0-2ubuntu2.2 | 1.11.0-2ubuntu2.2 |
| =22.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libvpx6 | <1.8.2-1ubuntu0.2 | 1.8.2-1ubuntu0.2 |
| =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-44488
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-5217
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6403-2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6403-3
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6404-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6405-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libvpx/1.12.0-1ubuntu1.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libvpx/1.11.0-2ubuntu2.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libvpx/1.8.2-1ubuntu0.2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6403-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this advisory?
The vulnerability ID for this advisory is USN-6403-1.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
The libvpx software is affected by this vulnerability.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability can cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update libvpx to version 1.12.0-1ubuntu1.2 for Ubuntu 23.04, 1.11.0-2ubuntu2.2 for Ubuntu 22.04, or 1.8.2-1ubuntu0.2 for Ubuntu 20.04.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
More information about this vulnerability can be found at the following references: [LINK1], [LINK2].
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