🛡️ USN-6078-2 — libwebp
Description
libwebp vulnerability
USN-6078-1 fixed a vulnerability in libwebp. This update
provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.
Original advisory details:
Irvan Kurniawan discovered that libwebp incorrectly handled certain memory
operations. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a
specially crafted image file, a remote attacker could use this issue to
cause libwebp to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly
execute arbitrary code.
Affected software
USN-6078-2 is recorded against 1 package.
- libwebp (fixed in 0.4.4-1ubuntu0.1~esm2)
Timeline and source
Published on 18 July 2023 and last revised on 25 June 2026. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| libwebp | — | 0.4.4-1ubuntu0.1~esm2 |
References
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