SB2026011253 - Ubuntu update for libheif



SB2026011253 - Ubuntu update for libheif

Published: January 12, 2026

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

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


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

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


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)

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


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.