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- USN-6824-1
USN-6824-1: GIFLIB vulnerabilities
First published: Mon Jun 10 2024(Updated: )
It was discovered that GIFLIB incorrectly handled certain GIF files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2021-40633, CVE-2022-28506, CVE-2023-39742)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/giflib-tools | <5.2.1-2.5ubuntu0.1 | 5.2.1-2.5ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/giflib-tools | <5.1.9-2ubuntu0.1 | 5.1.9-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/giflib-tools | <5.1.9-1ubuntu0.1 | 5.1.9-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/giflib-tools | <5.1.4-2ubuntu0.1+esm1 | 5.1.4-2ubuntu0.1+esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/giflib-tools | <5.1.4-0.3~16.04.1+esm1 | 5.1.4-0.3~16.04.1+esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-39742
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-40633
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-28506
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/giflib/5.2.1-2.5ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/giflib/5.1.9-2ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/giflib/5.1.9-1ubuntu0.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6824-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
(Contains the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6824-1?
The severity of USN-6824-1 is related to potential denial of service vulnerabilities in GIFLIB.
How do I fix USN-6824-1?
To fix USN-6824-1, upgrade the giflib-tools package to the specified remedied versions for your Ubuntu release.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6824-1?
USN-6824-1 affects Ubuntu versions 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, and 23.10.
What vulnerabilities are associated with USN-6824-1?
USN-6824-1 is associated with CVE-2021-40633, CVE-2022-28506, and CVE-2023-39742.
Can I still use GIFLIB if I apply the patch for USN-6824-1?
Yes, applying the patch will fix the vulnerabilities and allow you to continue using GIFLIB securely.
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