SB2026011253 - Ubuntu update for libheif

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SB2026011253 - Ubuntu update for libheif

Published: January 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026011253
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25269)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the DC-Specific Component (libheif) component in Oracle Outside In Technology. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-68431)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information or crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the HeifPixelImage::overlay() function. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system or perform a denial of service attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References