Packages
- kicad - Electronic schematic and PCB design software
Details
It was discovered that KiCad incorrectly handled memory when opening
malicious files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a
denial of service or execute arbitrary commands.
It was discovered that KiCad incorrectly handled memory when opening
malicious files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a
denial of service or execute arbitrary commands.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.04 focal | kicad – 5.1.5+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | ||
| 18.04 bionic | kicad – 4.0.7+dfsg1-1ubuntu2+esm1 | ||
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