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
Ubuntu
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

libvpx1 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

vpx-tools (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libvpx3 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libvpx5 (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

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5197

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libvpx to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 18.04

libvpx1 (Ubuntu package): before vpx-tools

vpx-tools (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

libvpx3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

libvpx5 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

CPE2.3 External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7249-1


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.



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