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

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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

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.

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Topics Covered

security advisory denial of service code execution ubuntu libxv

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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