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USN-8746-1: libEBML vulnerability

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Ubuntu released USN-8746-1 fixing a libEBML buffer overflow that could let an attacker cause a denial of service.

Ubuntu issued security notice USN-8746-1 addressing incorrect handling of certain read and write operations in libEBML. The flaw could allow a buffer overflow resulting in denial of service. Users should apply the updated packages.

  • libEBML mishandled certain read and write operations
  • Buffer overflow could result in denial of service
  • Fixed via Ubuntu package updates
ProductslibEBML
OrganizationsCanonical
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It was discovered that libEBML incorrectly handled certain read and write operations. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a buffer overflow, resulting in a denial of service.

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