Gentoo: GLSA-201811-06: libde265: Multiple vulnerabilities
Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libde265. Please review libde265 changelog referenced below for details.
Resolution
All libde265 users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/libde265-1.0.3"
References
[ 1 ] libde265 v1.03 Changelog https://github.com/strukturag/libde265/compare/v1.0.2...v1.0.3
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-06
Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libde265, the worst of which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Background
Open h.265 video codec implementation.
Affected Packages
------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 media-libs/libde265 < 1.0.3 >= 1.0.3
Impact
===== A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted media file using libde265 or linked applications, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.