Debian issues security update fixing buffer overflow in eog image viewer
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What happened
Debian advisory DSA-6601-1 covers a buffer overflow in eog (Eye of GNOME) that can be triggered by opening a malformed PNG file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The advisory does not state a CVE identifier or affected and fixed package versions. Defenders on Debian systems should apply the eog security update via their package manager and treat untrusted image files with caution until patched.
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What to do
- Install the Debian security update for the eog package.
- Avoid opening PNG files from untrusted sources until the update is applied.
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Debian Security Advisories