RHSA-2020:3943: Low: libwmf security and bug fix update
The libwmf packages provide a library for reading and converting Windows Metafile Format (WMF) vector graphics. The library is used by applications such as GIMP and ImageMagick.Security Fix(es): gd: double free in the gdImagePtr in gdgifout.c, gdjpeg.c, and gdwbmp.c (CVE-2019-6978) 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 7.9 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2020:3943?
The severity of RHSA-2020:3943 is classified as low.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:3943?
To fix RHSA-2020:3943, update the affected libwmf packages to version 0.2.8.4-44.el7.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:3943?
The affected packages in RHSA-2020:3943 include libwmf, libwmf-devel, libwmf-debuginfo, and libwmf-lite.
What is the main issue addressed in RHSA-2020:3943?
RHSA-2020:3943 addresses a double free vulnerability in the gdImage*Ptr functions.
What applications rely on the libwmf library as mentioned in RHSA-2020:3943?
Applications that rely on the libwmf library include GIMP and ImageMagick.