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- USN-3501-1
USN-3501-1: libxcursor vulnerability
First published: Wed Nov 29 2017(Updated: )
It was discovered that libxcursor incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could use these issues to cause libxcursor to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libxcursor1 | <1:1.1.14-3ubuntu0.1 | 1:1.1.14-3ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =17.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libxcursor1 | <1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.17.04.1 | 1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.17.04.1 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =17.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libxcursor1 | <1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.16.04.1 | 1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libxcursor1 | <1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.14.04.1 | 1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.14.04.1 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-16612
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3622-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libxcursor/1:1.1.14-3ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libxcursor/1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.17.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libxcursor/1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.16.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libxcursor/1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.14.04.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3501-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this advisory?
The vulnerability ID for this advisory is USN-3501-1.
What is the title of this advisory?
The title of this advisory is USN-3501-1: libxcursor vulnerability.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause libxcursor to crash, resulting in a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Which software is affected by this vulnerability?
The software affected by this vulnerability is libxcursor1 on Ubuntu 17.10, 17.04, 16.04, and 14.04.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update to version 1:1.1.14-3ubuntu0.1 for Ubuntu 17.10, 1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.17.04.1 for Ubuntu 17.04, 1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.16.04.1 for Ubuntu 16.04, or 1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.14.04.1 for Ubuntu 14.04.
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