QID 710299

Date Published: 2021-09-01

QID 710299: Gentoo Linux GDK-PixBuf Remote code execution Vulnerability (GLSA 201804-14)

Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution

A vulnerability has been found in GDK-PixBuf that may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Package(s): x11-libs/gdk-pixbuf

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This vulnerability could be exploited to gain remote access to sensitive information and execute commands.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.

Solution

The Vendor has released security update to fix the vulnerability. For more information please visit GLSA 201804-14 for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GLSA 201804-14 - security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-14

CVEs related to QID 710299

CVE-2017-1000422 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GLSA 201804-14	Gentoo		security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-14

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