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DSA-6601-1 eog - security update
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PUBLISHER UPDATE · DSA-6601-1
DSA-6601-1 release notes and known issues
DSA-6601-1 eog - security update
Scope: Debian. This update record adds version, fix and known-issue context. Its publication date is not a lifecycle boundary.
Summary
A buffer overflow was found in the "Eye of GNOME" graphics viewer program, which could possibly result in the execution of arbitrary code when opening a malformed PNG file. https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/DSA-6601-1
Improvements and security content
- A buffer overflow was found in the "Eye of GNOME" graphics viewer program, which could possibly result in the execution of arbitrary code when opening a malformed PNG file. https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/DSA-6601-1
Known issues
Publisher statementNot stated. The verified publisher record does not contain a known-issues statement.
Affected products and versions
Products
- Debian
Affected versions
- See the official publisher source for applicability.
Fixed versions or updates
- No fixed version is stated in this record.
Recommended action
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Lifecycle connections
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