SB2024061948 - SUSE update for gdk-pixbuf 



SB2024061948 - SUSE update for gdk-pixbuf

Published: June 19, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024061948
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48622)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ani_load_chunk() function in io-ani.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted .ani file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.