Packages
- libhx -
Details
It was discovered that libHX incorrectly handled certain parameters to the
HX_split function. An attacker could use this flaw to cause a denial of
service or possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user.
The default compiler options for affected releases should reduce the
vulnerability to a denial of service.
It was discovered that libHX incorrectly handled certain parameters to the
HX_split function. An attacker could use this flaw to cause a denial of
service or possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user.
The default compiler options for affected releases should reduce the
vulnerability to a denial of service.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.10 karmic | libhx18 – 2.9-3ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 9.04 jaunty | libhx14 – 1.28-1ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 8.04 hardy | libhx10 – 1.10.2-2ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 10.04 lucid | libhx22 – 3.2-1ubuntu0.1 | ||
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