GLSA 202408-03: libXpm: Multiple Vulnerabilities
| Severity: | normal |
| Title: | libXpm: Multiple Vulnerabilities |
| Date: | 08/07/2024 |
| Bugs: | , |
| ID: | 202408-03 |
Synopsis
Multiple vulberabilities have been discovered in libXpm, the worst of which could lead to a denial of service.Background
The X PixMap image format is an extension of the monochrome X BitMap format specified in the X protocol, and is commonly used in traditional X applications.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| x11-libs/libXpm | < 3.5.17 | >= 3.5.17 | All supported architectures |
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libXpm. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All libXpm users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-libs/libXpm-3.5.17"
References
Availability
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Concerns?
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License
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