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Ubuntu 24.10: USN-7192-1 critical: xfpt memory management issue

xfpt could be made to crash or run programs if it opened a specially crafted file.. ========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7192-1 January 09, 2025 xfpt vulnerability ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 24.10 - Ubuntu 24.04 LTS - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Summary: xfpt could be made to crash or run programs if it opened a specially crafted file. Software Description: - xfpt: generate XML from plain text Details: It was discovered that xfpt did not properly manage memory under certain circumstances. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause the application to crash or execute arbitrary code. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 24.10 xfpt 1.00-2ubuntu0.24.10.1 Ubuntu 24.04 LTS xfpt 1.00-2ubuntu0.24.04.1 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS xfpt 0.11-1ubuntu0.1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7192-1 CVE-2024-43700 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xfpt/1.00-2ubuntu0.24.10.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xfpt/1.00-2ubuntu0.24.04.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xfpt/0.11-1ubuntu0.1 . Alert Notification USN-7203-2 reports on a vulnerability in xyz framework that may lead to system crashes or the execution of malicious code through specially constructed files.. xfpt crash execution update Ubuntu. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

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Debian 11: DLA-3977-1 critical update for xfpt buffer overflow issue

An issue has been found in xfpt, a tool to generate XML from plain tex. The issue is about bad handling of input data, which may result in a stack-based buffer overflow and execution of arbitrary code, when . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3977-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Thorsten Alteholz November 30, 2024 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : xfpt Version : 0.11-1+deb11u1 CVE ID : CVE-2024-43700 An issue has been found in xfpt, a tool to generate XML from plain tex. The issue is about bad handling of input data, which may result in a stack-based buffer overflow and execution of arbitrary code, when processing specially crafted files. For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version 0.11-1+deb11u1. We recommend that you upgrade your xfpt packages. For the detailed security status of xfpt please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/xfpt 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 . Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5123-1 highlights a vulnerability in libpng, urging users to upgrade to mitigate potential risks of exploitation.. Debian Security, xfpt Advisory, Input Handling Issue, Buffer Overflow Risk. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

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