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3 March, 2020

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2020-982

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Description:

ubuntu has released security updates to address a vulnerability in the following products:

  • libarchive
    • Ubuntu 19.10
    • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
    • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
  • ppp
    • Ubuntu 14.04 ESM
    • Ubuntu 12.04 ESM
  • OpenSMTPD
    • Ubuntu 19.10
    • Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

Threats:

Attacker could exploit this vulnerability by doing the following:

  • Execute arbitrary code – remotely
  • Unauthorized disclosure of information
  • Buffer overflow

Best practice and Recommendations:

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

Last updated at 3 March, 2020

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