SB2019011301 - OpenSUSE Linux update for gthumb
Published: January 13, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019011301
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18718)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a double free error in add_themes_from_dir() method in dlg-contact-sheet.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted image file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a double free error and crash the affected application.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.