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  • [ GLSA 202012-15 ] GDK-PixBuf: Denial of service

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    Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202012-15
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    Severity: Low
    Title: GDK-PixBuf: Denial of service
    Date: December 23, 2020
    Bugs: #759094
    ID: 202012-15

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    Synopsis
    ========

    A vulnerability in GDK-PixBuf library could lead to a Denial of Service condition.

    Background
    ==========

    GDK-PixBuf is an image loading library for GTK+.

    Affected packages
    =================

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    Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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    1 x11-libs/gdk-pixbuf < 2.42.2 >= 2.42.2

    Description
    ===========

    It was discovered that the GDK-PixBuf library did not properly handle
    certain GIF images.

    Impact
    ======

    A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted GIF
    image in an application linked against GDK-PixBuf library, possibly
    resulting in a Denial of Service condition.

    Workaround
    ==========

    There is no known workaround at this time.

    Resolution
    ==========

    All GDK-PixBuf library users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-libs/gdk-pixbuf-2.42.2"

    References
    ==========

    [ 1 ] CVE-2020-29385
    https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-29385

    Availability
    ============

    This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
    the Gentoo Security Website:

    https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-15

    Concerns?
    =========

    Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
    confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
    importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

    License
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    Copyright 2020 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
    belongs to its owner(s).

    The contents of this document are licensed under the
    Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5


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