SUSE-SU-2017:3441-1 Security update for gdk-pixbuf

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An integer overflow in the BMP loader allows attackers to cause denial of service or execute code via malicious images.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is SUSE-SU-2017:3441-1?

SUSE-SU-2017:3441-1 is a vulnerability in gdk-pixbuf, published on 27 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

This update for gdk-pixbuf provides the following fixes:

  • Add overflow checks when creating pixbuf structures in general
  • Fix arithmetic overflow in the BMP loader (bsc#1053417)
  • Adds support for BMPv3 with bitmasks (bsc#1053417)

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2017:3441-1?

Linux distribution packages (9)
gdk-pixbuf SUSE:Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 SP2All versions2.34.0-19.8.1
gdk-pixbuf SUSE:Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 SP3All versions2.34.0-19.8.1
gdk-pixbuf SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2All versions2.34.0-19.8.1
gdk-pixbuf SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3All versions2.34.0-19.8.1
gdk-pixbuf SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for Raspberry Pi 12 SP2All versions2.34.0-19.8.1
gdk-pixbuf SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP2All versions2.34.0-19.8.1
gdk-pixbuf SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3All versions2.34.0-19.8.1
gdk-pixbuf SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP2All versions2.34.0-19.8.1
gdk-pixbuf SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP3All versions2.34.0-19.8.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2017:3441-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is SUSE-SU-2017:3441-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2017:3441-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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