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20 May, 2021

● Medium

2021-2940

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Description:

ubuntu has released a security update to address several vulnerabilities in the following products:

  • linux-raspi - Linux kernel for Raspberry Pi (V8) systems, linux-raspi-5.4 - Linux kernel for Raspberry Pi (V8) systems
    • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
    • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
  • runc - Open Container Project
    • Ubuntu 21.04
    • Ubuntu 20.10
    • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
    • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
  • python-pip - Python package installer
    • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  • pillow - Python Imaging Library
    • Ubuntu 21.04
    • Ubuntu 20.10
    • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
    • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
  • python-babel - tools for internationalizing Python applications
    • Ubuntu 21.04
    • Ubuntu 20.10
    • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
    • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
    • Ubuntu 16.04 ESM
    • Ubuntu 14.04 ESM

Threats:

Attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by doing the following:

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

Best practice and Recommendations:

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

Last updated at 20 May, 2021

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