Packages
- giflib - library for GIF images
Details
It was discovered that GIFLIB incorrectly handled certain GIF image files.
If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted
GIF file, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause GIFLIB to crash,
resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
It was discovered that GIFLIB incorrectly handled certain GIF image files.
If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted
GIF file, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause GIFLIB to crash,
resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.04 LTS resolute | giflib-tools – 5.2.2-1ubuntu3.2 | ||
| libgif7 – 5.2.2-1ubuntu3.2 | |||
| 24.04 LTS noble | giflib-tools – 5.2.2-1ubuntu1.2 | ||
| libgif7 – 5.2.2-1ubuntu1.2 | |||
| 22.04 LTS jammy | giflib-tools – 5.1.9-2ubuntu0.3 | ||
| libgif7 – 5.1.9-2ubuntu0.3 | |||
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