Critical Security Vulnerability in Pango Package: CVE-2019-1010238
Summary
RHSA-2019:2571: Red Hat Security Advisory: pango security update. Affects pango versions < 0:1.42.4-4.el7_7. Fixed in 0:1.42.4-4.el7_7. How to fix ↓
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Background
Pango is a library for laying out and rendering text, with an emphasis on internationalization. It is widely used in various applications across the Red Hat Enterprise Linux ecosystem, including client, server, workstation, and compute node environments. The library provides essential functionalities for text rendering, making it a critical component for applications that require multilingual support. However, a recently discovered vulnerability poses significant risks to systems utilizing this package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-1010238 affects the Pango package, allowing for potential denial of service and arbitrary code execution due to improper handling of certain input data. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to compromise the integrity and availability of applications relying on Pango for text rendering. The severity of this vulnerability is underscored by its CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a critical risk level that necessitates immediate attention.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
0:1.42.4-4.el7_7
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo dnf update pangoTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
If immediate patching is not feasible, consider implementing input validation to sanitize data before it is processed by the Pango library. This can help mitigate the risk of exploitation until the package can be updated.
Conclusion
The Pango package vulnerability, CVE-2019-1010238, poses a significant risk to systems relying on this library for text rendering. Immediate action is required to update to the patched version to mitigate potential threats. Regular monitoring and vulnerability management practices, such as using tools like Vulert, can help maintain system security.
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FAQ
CVE-2019-1010238 is a critical security vulnerability in the Pango package that can lead to denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
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The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 9.8, indicating a critical risk level.
Update the Pango package to version 0:1.42.4-4.el7_7 and ensure all related packages are also updated.
While specific exploits may not be publicly disclosed, the nature of the vulnerability allows for potential exploitation by attackers, emphasizing the need for prompt action.
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