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USN-3555-2: w3m vulnerabilities
First published: Thu Feb 01 2018(Updated: )
USN-3555-2 fixed vulnerabilities in w3m. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM. Original advisory details: It was discovered that w3m incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2018-6196, CVE-2018-6197) It was discovered that w3m incorrectly handled temporary files. An attacker could possibly use this to overwrite arbitrary files. (CVE-2018-6198)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/w3m | <0.5.3-5ubuntu1.3 | 0.5.3-5ubuntu1.3 |
| =12.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this update?
The vulnerability ID for this update is USN-3555-2.
Which software is affected by this vulnerability?
The software affected by this vulnerability is w3m.
What is the severity of USN-3555-2?
The severity of this vulnerability is not mentioned in the provided information.
What is the remedy for this vulnerability?
The recommended remedy for this vulnerability is to update w3m to version 0.5.3-5ubuntu1.3.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Ubuntu website. Please refer to the provided references for specific CVE details.
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