Ubuntu update for libvpx
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-5197 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-190 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system libvpx6 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component libvpx7 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component libvpx9 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU90121
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5197
CWE-ID:
CWE-190 - Integer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the vpx_img_alloc() and vpx_img_wrap() functions. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package libvpx to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 20.04 - 24.04
libvpx6 (Ubuntu package): before 1.8.2-1ubuntu0.3
libvpx7 (Ubuntu package): before 1.12.0-1ubuntu2.1
libvpx9 (Ubuntu package): before 1.14.0-1ubuntu2.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6814-1
Q & 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.
