RHSA-2019:3705: Moderate: libjpeg-turbo security update
The libjpeg-turbo packages contain a library of functions for manipulating JPEG images. They also contain simple client programs for accessing the libjpeg functions. These packages provide the same functionality and API as libjpeg but with better performance.Security Fix(es): libjpeg-turbo: heap-based buffer over-read via crafted 8-bit BMP in get8bitrow in rdbmp.c leads to denial of service (CVE-2018-14498) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.Additional Changes:For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:3705?
The severity of RHSA-2019:3705 is categorized as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:3705?
To resolve RHSA-2019:3705, update the libjpeg-turbo packages to version 1.5.3-10.el8 or later.
What packages are affected by RHSA-2019:3705?
The affected packages include libjpeg-turbo, libjpeg-turbo-debuginfo, libjpeg-turbo-devel, and turbojpeg among others in version 1.5.3-10.el8.
What is libjpeg-turbo in RHSA-2019:3705?
libjpeg-turbo is a library of functions for manipulating JPEG images, optimized for better performance compared to its predecessor.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2019:3705?
There is no specific workaround for RHSA-2019:3705; applying the recommended updates is the best course of action.