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Update Summary

USN-8738-1 fixes multiple FFmpeg vulnerabilities in Ubuntu Server 26.04 LTS (resolute), including denial of service, information disclosure, and possible arbitrary code execution issues. Update to the listed `+esm3` package versions.

Update Details

Security

  • Fixed incorrect handling of video frames in the hqdn3d filter that could allow denial of service or arbitrary code execution (CVE-2026-66036).
  • Fixed incorrect handling of certain compressed video files that could expose sensitive information (CVE-2026-66038).
  • Fixed incorrect handling of certain audio files that could allow denial of service or arbitrary code execution (CVE-2026-66039).
  • Fixed incorrect handling of certain subtitle files that could allow denial of service or arbitrary code execution (CVE-2026-70628).
  • Fixed incorrect handling of certain video files that could allow denial of service or arbitrary code execution (CVE-2026-70632).

Hints

  • A standard system update will apply the fixes.
  • For Ubuntu Server 26.04 LTS (resolute), update ffmpeg and related libraries to 7:8.0.1-3ubuntu2+esm3.

Product Information

Vendor: Canonical

Product: Ubuntu Server

Product type: Software

Application category: Utilities

Platform: Linux

Variant: 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon)

Version: 7:8.0.1-3ubuntu2+esm3

Vendor release date: Sep 8, 2026

Original release notes: View on vendor site

Published on updatealert.io: Sep 9, 2026

Description: Server operating system for Linux infrastructure and workloads.