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Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: 5988-1 High: Xcftools Integer Overflow - DoS Threat

Xcftools could be made to crash or run programs as an administrator if it opened a specially crafted file.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5988-1 March 29, 2023 xcftools vulnerabilities ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS - Ubuntu 16.04 ESM Summary: Xcftools could be made to crash or run programs as an administrator if it opened a specially crafted file. Software Description: - xcftools: command-line tools for extracting data for XCF files Details: It was discovered that integer overflows vulnerabilities existed in Xcftools. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2019-5086, CVE-2019-5087) Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: xcftools 1.0.7-6ubuntu0.20.04.1 Ubuntu 18.04 LTS: xcftools 1.0.7-6ubuntu0.1 Ubuntu 16.04 ESM: xcftools 1.0.7-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5988-1 CVE-2019-5086, CVE-2019-5087 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xcftools/1.0.7-6ubuntu0.20.04.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xcftools/1.0.7-6ubuntu0.1 . To mitigate xcftools vulnerabilities causing crashes or unauthorized access, follow these steps to update your Ubuntu and enhance system security. XCF File Tools, Ubuntu Security Updates, Integer Overflow Protection. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Mar 30, 2023 Ubuntu
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Debian 9 Stretch: DLA-2553-2 Moderate: Xcftools Integer Issue

The patch to address CVE-2019-5086 and CVE-2019-5087 was not portable and did not work on 32 bit processor architectures. This update fixes the problem. For reference, the original advisory text follows. . -------------------------------------------------------------------------Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2553-2 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Markus Koschany March 08, 2021 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Package : xcftools Version : 1.0.7-6+deb9u2 CVE ID : CVE-2019-5086 CVE-2019-5087 Debian Bug : 945317 The patch to address CVE-2019-5086 and CVE-2019-5087 was not portable and did not work on 32 bit processor architectures. This update fixes the problem. For reference, the original advisory text follows. Claudio Bozzato of Cisco Talos discovered an exploitable integer overflow vulnerability in the flattenIncrementally function in the xcf2png and xcf2pnm binaries of xcftools. An integer overflow can occur while walking through tiles that could be exploited to corrupt memory and execute arbitrary code. In order to trigger this vulnerability, a victim would need to open a specially crafted XCF file. For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version 1.0.7-6+deb9u2. We recommend that you upgrade your xcftools packages. For the detailed security status of xcftools please refer to its security tracker page at: Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS . A Debian LTS security notice has been released concerning a regression in xcf-tools, specifically targeting 32-bit systems, resolving memory-related complications.. Debian Security,Integer Overflow Fix,xcftools Update. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Mar 08, 2021 Debian LTS
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Debian: DLA-2560-1 Severe: libxml2 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Claudio Bozzato of Cisco Talos discovered an exploitable integer overflow vulnerability in the flattenIncrementally function in the xcf2png and xcf2pnm binaries of xcftools. An integer overflow can occur while walking through tiles that could be exploited to corrupt memory and execute arbitrary code. In order . -------------------------------------------------------------------------Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2553-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Markus Koschany February 09, 2021 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Package : xcftools Version : 1.0.7-6+deb9u1 CVE ID : CVE-2019-5086 CVE-2019-5087 Debian Bug : 945317 Claudio Bozzato of Cisco Talos discovered an exploitable integer overflow vulnerability in the flattenIncrementally function in the xcf2png and xcf2pnm binaries of xcftools. An integer overflow can occur while walking through tiles that could be exploited to corrupt memory and execute arbitrary code. In order to trigger this vulnerability, a victim would need to open a specially crafted XCF file. For Debian 9 stretch, these problems have been fixed in version 1.0.7-6+deb9u1. We recommend that you upgrade your xcftools packages. For the detailed security status of xcftools please refer to its security tracker page at: Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS . Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2553-2 outlines essential patches for xz-utils, remedying a severe buffer overflow vulnerability.. Debian Security Update, xcftools Integer Overflow, Memory Corruption Fix. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Feb 09, 2021 Critical Debian LTS
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