USN-5449-1: libXv vulnerability
26 May 2022
libXv could be made to crash or run programs if it received specially crafted input.
Releases
Packages
- libxv - X11 Video extension library
Details
It was discovered that libXv incorrectly handled certain inputs.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial
of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
Ubuntu 16.04
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libxv1
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2:1.0.10-1ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm1
Available with Ubuntu Pro
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.