Gentoo: GLSA-201312-08 Normal: WebP Integer Overflow Denial of Service
gentoo
December 10, 2013
An integer overflow vulnerability in WebP could lead to arbitrary code execution or Denial of Service.
Summary
An integer overflow flaw has been found in WebP.
Resolution
All WebP users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/libwebp-0.2.1"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2012-5127 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-5127
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201312-08
style>.gentoo_availability{display:block;}
Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
PREVIOUS
NEXT
Severity: Normal
Title: WebP: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date: December 10, 2013
Bugs: #442152
ID: 201312-08
Background
WebP is a lossy image compression format.
Get the latest News and Insights
Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.
Affected Packages
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 media-libs/libwebp < 0.2.1 >= 0.2.1
Impact
=====
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted image
in an application linked against WebP, possibly resulting in execution
of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a Denial of
Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Related News
Powered By
Linux Security - Your source for Top Linux News, Advisories, HOWTOs and Feature Releases
QUICK LINKS
subscribe to newsletters!
Like staying secure? So do we.
Sign up for updates, tips, and alerts!