SB2015091305 - Ubuntu update for librsvg

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SB2015091305 - Ubuntu update for librsvg

Published: September 13, 2015 Updated: October 30, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2015091305
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2011-3146)

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

CVSSv4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in a SVG file with a node with the element name starting with "fe," which is misidentified as a RsvgFilterPrimitive. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted SVG file to the affected application, trigger a NULL pointer dereference error crash the application or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References