Arch Linux: ASA-201611-12 Critical: lib32-gdk-pixbuf2 Code Execution

Arch Linux Security Advisory ASA-201611-12
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Severity: Critical
Date    : 2016-11-03
CVE-ID  : CVE-2016-6352
Package : lib32-gdk-pixbuf2
Type    : arbitrary code execution
Remote  : Yes
Link    : https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/CVE

Summary
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The package lib32-gdk-pixbuf2 before version 2.36.0+2+ga7c869a-1 is
vulnerable to arbitrary code execution.

Resolution
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Upgrade to 2.36.0+2+ga7c869a-1.

# pacman -Syu "lib32-gdk-pixbuf2>=2.36.0+2+ga7c869a-1"

The problem has been fixed upstream in version 2.35.3.

Workaround
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None.

Description
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An out-of-bounds write has been discovered in the OneLine32() function
while parsing an ico file. A maliciously crafted file can cause the
application to crash or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Impact
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A remote attacker is able to use a specially crafted ico file that,
when loaded, is leading to arbitrary code execution.

References
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1349751

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-6352