Ubuntu Security Update USN-8156-2: GDK-PixBuf vulnerability

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USN-8156-1 fixed a vulnerability in GDK-PixBuf. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that GDK-PixBuf incorrectly handled certain JPEG files. An attacker could use this issue to cause GDK-PixBuf to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

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