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- USN-6806-1
USN-6806-1: GDK-PixBuf vulnerability
First published: Wed Jun 05 2024(Updated: )
Pedro Ribeiro and Vitor Pedreira discovered that the GDK-PixBuf library did not properly handle certain ANI files. An attacker could use this flaw to cause GDK-PixBuf to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or to possibly execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgdk-pixbuf-2.0-0 | <2.42.10+dfsg-3ubuntu3.1 | 2.42.10+dfsg-3ubuntu3.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgdk-pixbuf-2.0-0 | <2.42.10+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1 | 2.42.10+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgdk-pixbuf-2.0-0 | <2.42.8+dfsg-1ubuntu0.3 | 2.42.8+dfsg-1ubuntu0.3 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgdk-pixbuf2.0-0 | <2.40.0+dfsg-3ubuntu0.5 | 2.40.0+dfsg-3ubuntu0.5 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgdk-pixbuf2.0-0 | <2.36.11-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 2.36.11-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgdk-pixbuf2.0-0 | <2.32.2-1ubuntu1.6+esm1 | 2.32.2-1ubuntu1.6+esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-48622
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gdk-pixbuf/2.42.10+dfsg-3ubuntu3.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gdk-pixbuf/2.42.10+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gdk-pixbuf/2.42.8+dfsg-1ubuntu0.3
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gdk-pixbuf/2.40.0+dfsg-3ubuntu0.5
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6806-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6806-1?
The vulnerability described in USN-6806-1 is considered to have a moderate severity level, as it could lead to a denial of service or potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix USN-6806-1?
To fix USN-6806-1, update the libgdk-pixbuf-2.0-0 package to the appropriate version specified in the advisory based on your Ubuntu release.
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-6806-1?
USN-6806-1 affects Ubuntu versions 24.04, 23.10, 22.04, 20.04, 18.04, and 16.04.
What type of files does the vulnerability in USN-6806-1 affect?
The vulnerability in USN-6806-1 affects the GDK-PixBuf library functionality when handling certain ANI files.
Can USN-6806-1 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, the vulnerability described in USN-6806-1 could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
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