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Fedora 25: FEDORA-2016-37b9932690 Moderate: libXvMC Buffer Underflow

Security fix for CVE-2016-7953. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2016-37b9932690 2016-10-10 17:40:40.895426 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name : libXvMC Product : Fedora 25 Version : 1.0.10 Release : 1.fc25 URL : https://www.x.org/wiki/ Summary : X.Org X11 libXvMC runtime library Description : X.Org X11 libXvMC runtime library -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update Information: Security fix for CVE-2016-7953 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References: [ 1 ] Bug #1381933 - CVE-2016-7953 libXvMC: Insufficient validation of server responses results in buffer underflow https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1381933 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This update can be installed with the "yum" update program. Use su -c 'yum update libXvMC' at the command line. For more information, refer to "Managing Software with yum", available at . All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/security/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list -- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To unsubscribe send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The latest Fedora 25 update resolves CVE-2016-7953, patching a buffer underflow vulnerability found in the libXvMC library.. Fedora Update, libXvMC Fix, CVE 2016-7953, Buffer Underflow, Security Update. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Oct 10, 2016 Important Fedora
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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: USN-1868-1 Critical Libxvmc DoS and Code Exec

Several security issues were fixed in libxvmc.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-1868-1 June 05, 2013 libxvmc vulnerabilities ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 13.04 - Ubuntu 12.10 - Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Summary: Several security issues were fixed in libxvmc. Software Description: - libxvmc: X11 Video extension library Details: Ilja van Sprundel discovered multiple security issues in various X.org libraries and components. An attacker could use these issues to cause applications to crash, resulting in 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 13.04: libxvmc1 2:1.0.7-1ubuntu1.13.04.1 Ubuntu 12.10: libxvmc1 2:1.0.7-1ubuntu1.12.10.1 Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: libxvmc1 2:1.0.6-1ubuntu2.1 After a standard system update you need to restart your session to make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-1868-1 CVE-2013-1990, CVE-2013-1999 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libxvmc/2:1.0.7-1ubuntu1.13.04.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libxvmc/2:1.0.7-1ubuntu1.12.10.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libxvmc/2:1.0.6-1ubuntu2.1 . Various vulnerabilities identified in libxvmc pose serious crash and code execution threats, especially important for Ubuntu systems.. libxvmc Security Update, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Patch, Libxvmc Critical Advisory. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Jun 05, 2013 Critical Ubuntu
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Debian: DSA-2675-2 Critical Update for Libxvmc Segmentation Fault

A regression was discovered in the security update for libxvmc, causing segfaults with some applications. Updated packages are available to address this problem. For reference, the original advisory text follows. . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-2675-2 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://www.debian.org/security/ Thijs Kinkhorst May 24, 2013 http://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : libxvmc Vulnerability : several Problem type : remote Debian-specific: no CVE ID : CVE-2013-1990 CVE-2013-1999 A regression was discovered in the security update for libxvmc, causing segfaults with some applications. Updated packages are available to address this problem. For reference, the original advisory text follows. Ilja van Sprundel of IOActive discovered several security issues in multiple components of the X.org graphics stack and the related libraries: Various integer overflows, sign handling errors in integer conversions, buffer overflows, memory corruption and missing input sanitising may lead to privilege escalation or denial of service. For the oldstable distribution (squeeze), this problem has been fixed in version 2:1.0.5-1+squeeze2. For the stable distribution (wheezy), this problem has been fixed in version 2:1.0.7-1+deb7u2. We recommend that you upgrade your libxvmc packages. Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: http://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Memory corruption issues linked to libxvmc regression patch on Debian resolved in DSA-2675-2. Users experiencing problems should consider upgrading.. libxvmc Update, Debian Security, DSA-2675-2. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 May 24, 2013 Critical Debian
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Debian: DSA-2675-1 Critical: Libxvmc Memory Corruption Remote Threat

Ilja van Sprundel of IOActive discovered several security issues in multiple components of the X.org graphics stack and the related libraries: Various integer overflows, sign handling errors in integer conversions, buffer overflows, memory corruption and missing input . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-2675-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff May 23, 2013 http://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : libxvmc Vulnerability : several Problem type : remote Debian-specific: no CVE ID : CVE-2013-1990 CVE-2013-1999 Ilja van Sprundel of IOActive discovered several security issues in multiple components of the X.org graphics stack and the related libraries: Various integer overflows, sign handling errors in integer conversions, buffer overflows, memory corruption and missing input sanitising may lead to privilege escalation or denial of service. For the oldstable distribution (squeeze), these problems have been fixed in version 2:1.0.5-1+squeeze1. For the stable distribution (wheezy), these problems have been fixed in version 2:1.0.7-1+deb7u1. For the unstable distribution (sid), these problems have been fixed in version 2:1.0.7-1+deb7u1. We recommend that you upgrade your libxvmc packages. Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: http://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Several vulnerabilities identified in libxvmc potentially allow for privilege elevation or service disruption. Immediate update advised.. Libxvmc, Debian Security, Remote Threat, Memory Corruption, Privilege Escalation. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 May 23, 2013 Critical Debian
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