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- USN-3013-1
USN-3013-1: XML-RPC for C and C++ vulnerabilities
First published: Mon Jun 20 2016(Updated: )
It was discovered that the Expat code in XML-RPC for C and C++ unexpectedly called srand in certain circumstances. This could reduce the security of calling applications. (CVE-2012-6702) It was discovered that the Expat code in XML-RPC for C and C++ incorrectly handled seeding the random number generator. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-5300) Gustavo Grieco discovered that the Expat code in XML-RPC for C and C++ incorrectly handled malformed XML data. If a user or application linked against XML-RPC for C and C++ were tricked into opening a crafted XML file, an attacker could cause a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-0718) It was discovered that the Expat code in XML-RPC for C and C++ incorrectly handled malformed XML data. If a user or application linked against XML-RPC for C and C++ were tricked into opening a crafted XML file, an attacker could cause a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2015-1283, CVE-2016-4472)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libxmlrpc-c++4 | <1.16.33-3.1ubuntu5.2 | 1.16.33-3.1ubuntu5.2 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libxmlrpc-core-c3 | <1.16.33-3.1ubuntu5.2 | 1.16.33-3.1ubuntu5.2 |
| Ubuntu gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 | =12.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-6702
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-1283
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-0718
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4472
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-5300
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3010-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2726-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2677-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4772-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5455-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7199-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3044-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2983-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xmlrpc-c/1.16.33-3.1ubuntu5.2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3013-1 (Advisory)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for XML-RPC for C and C++ vulnerabilities?
The vulnerability ID for XML-RPC for C and C++ vulnerabilities is CVE-2012-6702.
What is the impact of the vulnerability CVE-2012-6702?
The vulnerability CVE-2012-6702 can reduce the security of calling applications.
Which version of libxmlrpc-c++4 is affected by the vulnerability CVE-2012-6702?
The version 1.16.33-3.1ubuntu5.2 of libxmlrpc-c++4 is affected by the vulnerability CVE-2012-6702.
How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2012-6702 in libxmlrpc-c++4?
To fix the vulnerability CVE-2012-6702 in libxmlrpc-c++4, you need to update to version 1.16.33-3.1ubuntu5.2 or later.
Is there any additional information available about the vulnerability CVE-2012-6702?
Yes, you can find additional information about the vulnerability CVE-2012-6702 at the following references: [https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-6702](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-6702), [https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-1283](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-1283), [https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-0718](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-0718).
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