Debian dla-4769 : libass-dev - security update
| Reporter | Title | Published | Views | Family All 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANT-2026-9WB9SMM6 · libass · heap-buffer-overflow | 17 Aug 202617:47 | – | anthropic | |
| CVE-2026-61627 | 1 Jan 197600:00 | – | cve | |
| [SECURITY] [DLA 4769-1] libass security update | 2 Sep 202618:04 | – | debian | |
| CVE-2026-61627 | 1 Jan 197600:00 | – | debiancve | |
| DEBIAN-CVE-2026-61627 | 14 Jul 202605:48 | – | osv | |
| OESA-2026-3199 libass security update | 1 Aug 202611:12 | – | osv | |
| OESA-2026-3200 libass security update | 1 Aug 202611:12 | – | osv | |
| OESA-2026-3201 libass security update | 1 Aug 202611:12 | – | osv | |
| UBUNTU-CVE-2026-61627 | 14 Jul 202600:00 | – | osv | |
| CVE-2026-61627 | 14 Jul 202600:00 | – | ubuntucve |
10
| Source | Link |
|---|---|
| security-tracker | www.security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/libass |
| security-tracker | www.security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2026-61627 |
| packages | www.packages.debian.org/source/bookworm/libass |
| cve | www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi |
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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-4769-1 [email protected]
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Daniel Leidert
September 02, 2026 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package : libass
Version : 1:0.17.1-1+deb12u1
CVE ID : CVE-2026-61627
A vulnerability has been found in libass, a library for SSA/ASS
subtitles rendering.
CVE-2026-61627
An an out-of-bounds read and write exist that could potentially lead
to a DoS.
For Debian 12 bookworm, this problem has been fixed in version
1:0.17.1-1+deb12u1.
We recommend that you upgrade your libass packages.
For the detailed security status of libass please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/libass
Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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