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Target Sector

6 January, 2021

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2021-2273

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Description:

ubuntu has released security updates to address several vulnerabilities in the following versions:

  • libproxy
    • Ubuntu 20.10
    • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
    • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
    • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
  • python-apt
    • Ubuntu 20.10
    • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
    • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
    • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
  • Dovecot
    • Ubuntu 20.10
    • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
    • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
    • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
    • Ubuntu 14.04 ESM

Threats:

An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by doing the following:

  • Execute arbitrary code
  • Denial of service attack (DoS)
  • Program crash

Best practice and Recommendations:

The CERT team encourages users to review ubuntu security advisory and apply the necessary updates:

Last updated at 6 January, 2021

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