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- USN-6814-1
USN-6814-1: libvpx vulnerability
First published: Thu Jun 06 2024(Updated: )
Xiantong Hou 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/libvpx9 | <1.14.0-1ubuntu2.1 | 1.14.0-1ubuntu2.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libvpx7 | <1.12.0-1ubuntu2.1 | 1.12.0-1ubuntu2.1 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libvpx7 | <1.11.0-2ubuntu2.3 | 1.11.0-2ubuntu2.3 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libvpx6 | <1.8.2-1ubuntu0.3 | 1.8.2-1ubuntu0.3 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-5197
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7249-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libvpx/1.14.0-1ubuntu2.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libvpx/1.12.0-1ubuntu2.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libvpx/1.11.0-2ubuntu2.3
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libvpx/1.8.2-1ubuntu0.3
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6814-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6814-1?
USN-6814-1 is marked as critical due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix USN-6814-1?
To fix USN-6814-1, upgrade to the patched version of libvpx specified for your Ubuntu release.
Which versions of libvpx are affected by USN-6814-1?
USN-6814-1 affects libvpx versions prior to 1.14.0-1ubuntu2.1, 1.12.0-1ubuntu2.1, 1.11.0-2ubuntu2.3, and 1.8.2-1ubuntu0.3.
What are the potential risks of not addressing USN-6814-1?
Not addressing USN-6814-1 exposes systems to possible remote code execution and denial of service attacks.
Who discovered the vulnerability described in USN-6814-1?
The vulnerability described in USN-6814-1 was discovered by Xiantong Hou.
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