Packages
- optipng - advanced PNG (Portable Network Graphics) optimizer
Details
It was discovered that OptiPNG incorrectly handled memory. A remote
attacker could use this issue with a specially crafted image file to cause
OptiPNG to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute
arbitrary code.
It was discovered that OptiPNG incorrectly handled memory. A remote
attacker could use this issue with a specially crafted image file to cause
OptiPNG to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute
arbitrary code.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.10 artful | optipng – 0.7.6-1ubuntu0.17.10.1 | ||
| 17.04 zesty | optipng – 0.7.6-1ubuntu0.17.04.1 | ||
| 16.04 xenial | optipng – 0.7.6-1ubuntu0.16.04.1 | ||
| 14.04 trusty | optipng – 0.6.4-1ubuntu0.14.04.2 | ||
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