🛡️ USN-7172-1 — libvpx
Description
libvpx vulnerability
It was discovered that libvpx did not properly handle certain malformed
media files. If an application using libvpx opened a specially crafted
file, a remote attacker could cause a denial of service, or possibly
execute arbitrary code. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04
LTS, and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS were previously addressed in USN-6403-1,
USN-6403-2, and USN-6403-3. This update addresses the issue in Ubuntu 14.04
LTS.
Affected software
USN-7172-1 is recorded against 1 package.
- libvpx (fixed in 1.3.0-2ubuntu0.1~esm3)
Timeline and source
Published on 18 December 2024 and last revised on 22 April 2026. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| libvpx | — | 1.3.0-2ubuntu0.1~esm3 |
References
Similar Threats
- Unknown CLSA-2026-1777973407
- Unknown CLSA-2026-1773830081
- Unknown CLSA-2026-1773832252
- Unknown ALSA-2026:4629
- Unknown ALSA-2026:4447
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