Description
In sam2p 0.49.3, the pcxLoadRaster function in in_pcx.cpp has an integer signedness error leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 7 | sam2p | 0.49.1-1+deb7u1 | DLA-1127-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | sam2p | 0.49.2-3+deb8u3build0.16.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | sam2p | 0.49.2-3+deb8u3build0.14.04.1 | — |
Advisories 1
- DLA-1127-1 sam2p - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026