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Ubuntu Updates

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Classification
These posts contain security alerts, including digital loopholes, electronic attacks, technical updates, and they are classified base on the level of severity.

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Warning 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:

Last updated at 3 September, 2020

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