USN-6815-1: AOM vulnerability
Published Jun 6, 2024
·Updated
Xiantong Hou discovered that AOM did not properly handle certain malformed media files. If an application using AOM opened a specially crafted file, a remote attacker could cause a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/libaom3<3.8.2-2ubuntu0.1
3.8.2-2ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
Event History
Jun 6, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-6815-1?
The severity of USN-6815-1 is categorized as high due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix USN-6815-1?
To fix USN-6815-1, upgrade the AOM package to version 3.8.2-2ubuntu0.1 or later.
3
What products are affected by USN-6815-1?
USN-6815-1 affects the libaom3 package on Ubuntu 24.04.
4
What types of vulnerabilities are presented in USN-6815-1?
USN-6815-1 presents vulnerabilities related to improper handling of malformed media files that can lead to denial of service or code execution.
5
Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-6815-1?
The vulnerability in USN-6815-1 was discovered by Xiantong Hou.