Ubuntu Updates
2982Warning Date
Severity Level
Warning Number
Target Sector
3 September, 2020
● Medium
2020-1717
All
Description:
Ubuntu has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in the following versions:
- libx11
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- X.Org X Server
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- Apport
- Ubuntu 14.04 ESM
Threats:
Attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by doing the following:
- Denial of service (DoS).
- Obtain sensitive information.
- Escalate privileges.
- Execute arbitrary code.
Best practice and Recommendations:
The CERT team encourages users to review Ubuntu security advisory and apply the necessary updates: