Gentoo: GLSA-201811-06 Normal: libde265 Code Execution Risk
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November 10, 2018
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libde265, the worst of which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libde265. Please review libde265 changelog referenced below for details.
Topics Covered
Resolution
All libde265 users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/libde265-1.0.3"
References
[ 1 ] libde265 v1.03 Changelog https://github.com/strukturag/libde265/compare/v1.0.2...v1.0.3
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-06
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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.
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Severity: Normal
Title: libde265: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: November 10, 2018
Bugs: #665520
ID: 201811-06
Topics Covered
Background
Open h.265 video codec implementation.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-libs/libde265 < 1.0.3 >= 1.0.3
Impact
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A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted media
file using libde265 or linked applications, 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.
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