SB2021100426 - Ubuntu update for imlib2



SB2021100426 - Ubuntu update for imlib2

Published: October 4, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021100426
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12761)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to #BASIC_IMPACT#.

modules/loaders/loader_ico.c in imlib2 1.6.0 has an integer overflow (with resultant invalid memory allocations and out-of-bounds reads) via an icon with many colors in its color map.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.