Packages
- gdk-pixbuf - GDK Pixbuf library
Details
USN-8156-1 fixed a vulnerability in GDK-PixBuf. This update provides the
corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, and Ubuntu
20.04 LTS.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that GDK-PixBuf incorrectly handled certain JPEG files.
An attacker could use this issue to cause GDK-PixBuf to crash, resulting
in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
USN-8156-1 fixed a vulnerability in GDK-PixBuf. This update provides the
corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, and Ubuntu
20.04 LTS.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that GDK-PixBuf incorrectly handled certain JPEG files.
An attacker could use this issue to cause GDK-PixBuf 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.04 LTS focal | libgdk-pixbuf2.0-0 – 2.40.0+dfsg-3ubuntu0.5+esm3 | ||
| 18.04 LTS bionic | libgdk-pixbuf2.0-0 – 2.36.11-2ubuntu0.1~esm3 | ||
| 16.04 LTS xenial | libgdk-pixbuf2.0-0 – 2.32.2-1ubuntu1.6+esm3 | ||
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