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Debian Security Advisory DSA-5796-1                   security@debian.org
https://www.debian.org/security/                       Moritz Muehlenhoff
October 25, 2024                      https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package        : libheif
CVE ID         : CVE-2023-29659 CVE-2023-49462 CVE-2024-41311

Multiple security issues were found in libheif, a library to parse HEIF
and AVIF files, which could result in denial of service or potentially
the execution of arbitrary code.

For the stable distribution (bookworm), these problems have been fixed in
version 1.15.1-1+deb12u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your libheif packages.

For the detailed security status of libheif please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/libheif

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/

Mailing list: debian-security-announce@lists.debian.org

Debian: DSA-5796-1: libheif Security Advisory Updates

October 25, 2024
Multiple security issues were found in libheif, a library to parse HEIF and AVIF files, which could result in denial of service or potentially the execution of arbitrary code

Summary

Multiple security issues were found in libheif, a library to parse HEIF
and AVIF files, which could result in denial of service or potentially
the execution of arbitrary code.

For the stable distribution (bookworm), these problems have been fixed in
version 1.15.1-1+deb12u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your libheif packages.

For the detailed security status of libheif please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/libheif

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/



Severity
Package : libheif
CVE ID : CVE-2023-29659 CVE-2023-49462 CVE-2024-41311

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