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GdkPixbuf Suffers Image Decoding Vulnerabilities

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the heads-up dept.

DNAspark99 writes "It seems Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in GdkPixbuf, which can be exploited by malicious people to DoS (Denial of Service), and potentially compromise a vulnerable system. Personally, I wasn't concerned about this until I ran 'ldd firefox-bin | grep libgdk_pixbuf'" There's no official patch yet, but the article notes several Linux vendors have issued updates. Worth keeping an eye for those who use libgdk_pixbuf under other Unix-style operating systems as well.

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  1. Re:That's okay... by rackhamh · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    P.S. You, the person who modded me a troll. That's right, you!

    Go get some sunshine. Play with a puppy dog. Rent a comedy (hint: look for boxes with bright colors).

    You can thank me later. :)

  2. shit.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    GNAA and suppO8t

  3. Re:What are you going to do? Mod me -1, flamebait? by VoidWraith · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Damn Windows Zealots. Go back to your open areas and get out of our holes!

  4. Re:Farts? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    back into the weeds, vlad!

  5. Re:Poll Troll Toll by pclminion · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    I really hate you fucking Firefox zealots and your 'OMG MY BROUSER IS TEH BESTEST AND TEH MSOT SECURE!!!'-attitude.

    And I really hate fuckwits who generalize all people based on the stupid antics of a few people posting on Slashdot. Fuck off, and get thee back to kindergarten, dimwit.

  6. Re:Security by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Yeah, but what's the point of hacking a Mac user anyway?

    I suppose you could assume their identity and use it to post irritating shit in loads of forums where it isn't wanted. But who the fuck would notice?