Ubuntu update for FreeImage
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-5684 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-120 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
freeimage (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary code execution
EUVDB-ID: #VU1005
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5684
CWE-ID:
CWE-120 - Buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to buffer overflow caused by processing of malformed XMP or RAW image and allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Update the affected packages.
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- libfreeimage3 - 3.17.0+ds1-2ubuntu0.1
- libfreeimageplus3 - 3.17.0+ds1-2ubuntu0.1
- Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
- libfreeimage3 - 3.15.4-3ubuntu0.1
freeimage (Ubuntu package): 3.15.1-1 - 3.17.0+ds1-6
External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
