USN-3605-1: Sharutils vulnerability

Reference Links

• https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-1000097
• https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sharutils/1:4.15.2-2ubuntu0.1
• https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sharutils/1:4.15.2-1ubuntu0.1
• https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sharutils/1:4.14-1ubuntu1.1
• https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3605-1 (Advisory)

Child vulnerabilities

(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2018-1000097

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of USN-3605-1?

  USN-3605-1 is classified as a potentially critical vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

• How do I fix USN-3605-1?

  To fix USN-3605-1, update the sharutils package to the latest version provided for your Ubuntu release.

• Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-3605-1?

  USN-3605-1 affects Ubuntu versions 14.04, 16.04, and 17.10 that have vulnerable versions of the sharutils package installed.

• What can an attacker achieve by exploiting USN-3605-1?

  An attacker exploiting USN-3605-1 can potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

• Is there a CVE associated with USN-3605-1?

  Yes, USN-3605-1 relates to CVE-2018-1000097, which details the specific vulnerability in the sharutils package.