DSA-2704-1: Out of Bounds Access in mesa
Summary
DSA-2704-1: mesa - out of bounds access. Affects mesa versions < 8.0.5-4+deb7u2. Fixed in 8.0.5-4+deb7u2. How to fix ↓
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Background
Mesa is a free implementation of the OpenGL API, commonly used for rendering graphics in applications. It provides an open-source alternative to proprietary graphics drivers. The vulnerability identified in mesa allows for out of bounds memory access, which can lead to crashes or the execution of arbitrary code. This vulnerability specifically affects systems with Intel chipsets.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in mesa arises from an out of bounds memory access issue within the library. This can be exploited by an attacker to crash applications using mesa or potentially execute arbitrary code. It is important to note that this vulnerability only impacts systems with Intel chipsets.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
8.0.5-4+deb7u2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade mesaTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
The vulnerability in mesa, which allows for out of bounds memory access, can have serious consequences such as crashes or the execution of arbitrary code. It is crucial to update the mesa packages on affected systems to the fixed versions provided. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability only affects systems with Intel chipsets.
The vulnerability can result in application crashes or the execution of arbitrary code.
No, the oldstable distribution (squeeze) is not affected by this vulnerability.
For the stable distribution (wheezy), the fix is available in version 8.0.5-4+deb7u2. For the unstable distribution (sid), the fix is available in version 8.0.5-7.
It is recommended to upgrade the mesa packages on affected systems to the fixed versions mentioned above.
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