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- USN-3337-1
USN-3337-1: Valgrind vulnerabilities
First published: Wed Jun 21 2017(Updated: )
It was discovered that Valgrind incorrectly handled certain string operations. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted binary, a remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 16.10. (CVE-2016-2226) It was discovered that Valgrind incorrectly handled parsing certain binaries. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted binary, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause Valgrind to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2016-4487, CVE-2016-4488, CVE-2016-4489, CVE-2016-4490, CVE-2016-4491, CVE-2016-4492, CVE-2016-4493, CVE-2016-6131)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/valgrind | <1:3.12.0-1ubuntu1.1 | 1:3.12.0-1ubuntu1.1 |
| =17.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/valgrind | <1:3.12.0~svn20160714-1ubuntu2.1 | 1:3.12.0~svn20160714-1ubuntu2.1 |
| =16.10 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/valgrind | <1:3.11.0-1ubuntu4.2 | 1:3.11.0-1ubuntu4.2 |
| =16.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/valgrind | <1:3.10.1-1ubuntu3~14.5 | 1:3.10.1-1ubuntu3~14.5 |
| =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-2226
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4487
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4488
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4489
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4490
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4491
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4492
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4493
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-6131
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3367-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3368-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4336-2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/valgrind/1:3.12.0-1ubuntu1.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/valgrind/1:3.12.0~svn20160714-1ubuntu2.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/valgrind/1:3.11.0-1ubuntu4.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/valgrind/1:3.10.1-1ubuntu3~14.5
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3337-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this advisory?
The vulnerability ID of this advisory is USN-3337-1.
Which software is affected by this vulnerability?
Valgrind is affected by this vulnerability.
What version of Valgrind is affected?
Valgrind versions 1:3.12.0-1ubuntu1.1, 1:3.12.0~svn20160714-1ubuntu2.1, 1:3.11.0-1ubuntu4.2, and 1:3.10.1-1ubuntu3~14.5 are affected.
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability has not been specified.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update Valgrind to the recommended versions provided in the Ubuntu security advisory.
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