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[ GLSA 202107-02 ] FreeImage: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202107-02
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Low
Title: FreeImage: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: July 03, 2021
Bugs: #701850
ID: 202107-02

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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in FreeImage, the worst of
which could result in a Denial of Service condition.

Background
==========

FreeImage is an Open Source library project for developers who would
like to support popular graphics image formats like PNG, BMP, JPEG,
TIFF and others as needed by today’s multimedia applications.

Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-libs/freeimage < 3.18.0-r2 >= 3.18.0-r2

Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in FreeImage. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact
======

A remote attacker, by enticing a user to process a specially crafted
image file, could possibly cause a Denial of Service condition or other
unspecified impact.

Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
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All FreeImage users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/freeimage-3.18.0-r2"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2019-12211
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12211
[ 2 ] CVE-2019-12213
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12213

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-02

Concerns?
=========

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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Copyright 2021 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5