Packages
- protobuf - protocol buffers data serialization library
Details
It was discovered that Protocol Buffers did not properly handle negative
varint lengths or enforce recursion limits when parsing input in the PHP
library. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause applications
using Protocol Buffers to crash or consume resources, resulting in a
denial of service.
It was discovered that Protocol Buffers did not properly handle negative
varint lengths or enforce recursion limits when parsing input in the PHP
library. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause applications
using Protocol Buffers to crash or consume resources, resulting in a
denial of service.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.04 LTS resolute | php-google-protobuf – 3.21.12-15ubuntu1.1 | ||
| 24.04 LTS noble | php-google-protobuf – 3.21.12-8.2ubuntu0.4 | ||
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