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Ubuntu 16.04 ESM: USN-5449-1 Critical: libXv Code Execution

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libXv could be made to crash or run programs if it received specially crafted input.
=========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5449-1
May 26, 2022

libxv vulnerability
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A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:

- Ubuntu 16.04 ESM

Summary:

libXv could be made to crash or run programs if it received specially
crafted input.

Software Description:
- libxv: X11 Video extension library

Details:

It was discovered that libXv incorrectly handled certain inputs.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial
of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Update instructions:

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:

Ubuntu 16.04 ESM:
   libxv1                          2:1.0.10-1ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm1

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References:
   https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5449-1
   CVE-2016-5407

Ubuntu 16.04 ESM: USN-5449-1 Critical: libXv Code Execution

ubuntu
Calendar Grey May 26, 2022
Dist Ubuntu Esm H88
Ubuntu 16.04 ESM encounters a severe libXv vulnerability leading to system instability or application exploitation via harmful inputs.
libXv could be made to crash or run programs if it received specially crafted input.

Summary

Update Instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 16.04 ESM: libxv1 2:1.0.10-1ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5449-1

CVE-2016-5407

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May 26, 2022

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