Packages
- papers - PDF document viewer for GNOME
Details
It was discovered that Papers incorrectly handled PDF /GoToR actions. If a
user were tricked into opening a specially crafted PDF file, an attacker
could use this issue to manipulate command lines and possibly execute
arbitrary code.
It was discovered that Papers incorrectly handled PDF /GoToR actions. If a
user were tricked into opening a specially crafted PDF file, an attacker
could use this issue to manipulate command lines and possibly execute
arbitrary code.
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 | papers – 50.1-0ubuntu1.1 | ||
| 25.10 questing | papers – 48.0-1ubuntu1.25.10.4 | ||
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