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Gentoo: GLSA-201908-02 Normal: libpng Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Calendar Grey August 3, 2019
Dist Gentoo Esm H88
Libpng is essential for processing PNG images but can introduce vulnerabilities like DoS. Keeping it updated and applying patches is critical for security.
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libpng, the worst of which could result in a Denial of Service condition.

Summary

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libpng. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

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Topics Covered

security advisory denial of service gentoo libpng multiple vulnerabilities

Resolution

All libpng users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/libpng-1.6.37"

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2018-14048 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14048 [ 2 ] CVE-2018-14550 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14550 [ 3 ] CVE-2019-7317 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-7317

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-02
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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.

Severity: Normal
Title: libpng: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: August 03, 2019
Bugs: #683366
ID: 201908-02

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Topics Covered

security advisory denial of service gentoo libpng multiple vulnerabilities

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libpng, the worst of which could result in a Denial of Service condition.

Background

libpng is a standard library used to process PNG (Portable Network Graphics) images. It is used by several programs, including web browsers and potentially server processes.

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Affected Packages

------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 media-libs/libpng < 1.6.37:0 >= 1.6.37:0

Impact

===== A remote attacker, by enticing a user to process a specially crafted PNG file, could cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

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