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Debian 11 libvpx Important Buffer Overflow DoS Advisory DLA-4489-1

debian lts
Calendar Grey February 22, 2026
Dist Debian Esm H88
Buffer overflow found in libvpx could lead to DoS or arbitrary code execution on Debian 11. Update recommended.
A buffer overflow was discovered in libvpx, a library implementing the VP8/VP9 open video codecs, which could result in denial of service or potentially the execution of arbitrary ...

Summary

A buffer overflow was discovered in libvpx, a library implementing the
VP8/VP9 open video codecs, which could result in denial of service or
potentially the execution of arbitrary code.


For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version
1.9.0-1+deb11u5.

We recommend that you upgrade your libvpx packages.

For the detailed security status of libvpx please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/libvpx

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS



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Package: libvpx
Version: 1.9.0-1+deb11u5
CVE ID: CVE-2026-2447

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