Advisory Published

USN-3569-1: libvorbis vulnerabilities

First published: Tue Feb 13 2018(Updated: )

It was discovered that libvorbis incorrectly handled certain sound files. An attacker could possibly use this to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-14632) It was discovered that libvorbis incorrectly handled certain sound files. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2017-14633)

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/libvorbis0a<1.3.5-4ubuntu0.1
1.3.5-4ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client=17.10
All of
ubuntu/libvorbis0a<1.3.5-3ubuntu0.1
1.3.5-3ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client=16.04
All of
ubuntu/libvorbis0a<1.3.2-1.3ubuntu1.1
1.3.2-1.3ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu OpenSSH Client=14.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-3569-1?

    The severity of USN-3569-1 is high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

  • How do I fix USN-3569-1?

    To fix USN-3569-1, upgrade the libvorbis0a package to version 1.3.5-4ubuntu0.1 for Ubuntu 17.10, 1.3.5-3ubuntu0.1 for Ubuntu 16.04, or 1.3.2-1.3ubuntu1.1 for Ubuntu 14.04.

  • What versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-3569-1?

    USN-3569-1 affects Ubuntu versions 14.04, 16.04, and 17.10 due to vulnerabilities in libvorbis.

  • What type of vulnerability is described in USN-3569-1?

    USN-3569-1 describes vulnerabilities in libvorbis that can result in arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

  • Is there any indication of active exploitation for USN-3569-1?

    As of the latest information, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation related to USN-3569-1.

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