Ubuntu update for gdk-pixbuf

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU92201

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48622

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ani_load_chunk() function in io-ani.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted .ani file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package gdk-pixbuf to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 16.04 - 24.04

libgdk-pixbuf2.0-0 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

libgdk-pixbuf-2.0-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.42.10+dfsg-3ubuntu3.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:24.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:23.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:22.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:20.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:18.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:16.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6806-1

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.