SB2022101443 - Ubuntu update for gthumb

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SB2022101443 - Ubuntu update for gthumb

Published: October 14, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022101443
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-20326)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in a crafted JPEG file. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


2) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-36427)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when handling JPEG files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References