ALSA-2022:0177 - Important: gegl04 security update

gegl04 Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

19/01/2022

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ALSA-2022:0177: Important: gegl04 security update. Affects gegl04 versions < 0.4.4-6.el8_5.2. Fixed in 0.4.4-6.el8_5.2. How to fix ↓

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Background

GEGL (Generic Graphics Library) is a graph-based image processing framework. It provides a set of operations for manipulating images and can be used as a library or as a command-line tool. GEGL is widely used in various applications, including image editors and graphic design software. The gegl04 package is a specific version of GEGL for AlmaLinux 8.

Vulnerability Detail

The gegl04 package is affected by a security vulnerability (CVE-2021-45463) that allows shell expansion via a crafted pathname. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary commands or access sensitive information on the system. The impact of this vulnerability can be severe, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leakage, or remote code execution.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

0.4.4-6.el8_5.2

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo dnf update gegl04

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to apply the security update as mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section.

Conclusion

The gegl04 package in AlmaLinux 8 is affected by a security vulnerability that allows shell expansion via a crafted pathname. It is crucial to update the package to version 0.4.4-6.el8_5.2 or later to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access, data leakage, or remote code execution. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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