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Details
It was discovered that libsndfile did not correctly handle description
chunks in CAF audio files. If a user or automated system were tricked into
opening a specially crafted CAF audio file, an attacker could execute
arbitrary code with the privileges of the user invoking the program.
It was discovered that libsndfile did not correctly handle description
chunks in CAF audio files. If a user or automated system were tricked into
opening a specially crafted CAF audio file, an attacker could execute
arbitrary code with the privileges of the user invoking the program.
Update instructions
After a standard system upgrade you need to restart your session to effect 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 | ||
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8.10 intrepid | libsndfile1 – 1.0.17-4ubuntu0.8.10.1 | ||
8.04 hardy | libsndfile1 – 1.0.17-4ubuntu0.8.04.1 | ||
7.10 gutsy | libsndfile1 – 1.0.17-4ubuntu0.7.10.1 | ||
6.06 dapper | libsndfile1 – 1.0.12-3ubuntu1.1 |
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