Packages
- libxpm - X11 pixmap library
Details
It was discovered that libXpm did not correctly handle XPM images with
zero-dimension values. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to
cause libXpm to use excessive resources, leading to a denial of service.
It was discovered that libXpm did not correctly handle XPM images with
zero-dimension values. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to
cause libXpm to use excessive resources, leading to a denial of service.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.04 LTS resolute | libxpm4 – 1:3.5.17-1ubuntu0.26.04.2 | ||
| xpmutils – 1:3.5.17-1ubuntu0.26.04.2 | |||
| 24.04 LTS noble | libxpm4 – 1:3.5.17-1ubuntu0.24.04.2 | ||
| xpmutils – 1:3.5.17-1ubuntu0.24.04.2 | |||
| 22.04 LTS jammy | libxpm4 – 1:3.5.12-1ubuntu0.22.04.4 | ||
| xpmutils – 1:3.5.12-1ubuntu0.22.04.4 | |||
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