USN-7062-1: libgsf vulnerabilities

Published Oct 10, 2024
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Updated

It was discovered that libgsf incorrectly handled certain Compound Document Binary files. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/libgsf-1-114<1.14.51-2ubuntu0.1
1.14.51-2ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/libgsf-1-114<1.14.47-1ubuntu0.1
1.14.47-1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/libgsf-1-114<1.14.46-1ubuntu0.1
1.14.46-1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Event History

Oct 10, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7062-1?

USN-7062-1 has a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix USN-7062-1?

To fix USN-7062-1, update libgsf-1-114 to version 1.14.51-2ubuntu0.1 or higher on affected Ubuntu systems.

3

What causes the vulnerability in USN-7062-1?

The vulnerability in USN-7062-1 is caused by libgsf incorrectly handling certain Compound Document Binary files.

4

Who is affected by USN-7062-1?

Users of Ubuntu versions 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04 with specific versions of libgsf-1-114 are affected by USN-7062-1.

5

Is there a known exploit for USN-7062-1?

While no specific exploit is publicly disclosed, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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