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- USN-3669-1
USN-3669-1: Liblouis vulnerabilities
First published: Mon Jun 04 2018(Updated: )
It was discovered that Liblouis incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. (CVE-2018-11410) It was discovered that Liblouis incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-11440) It was discovered that Liblouis incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-11577)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/liblouis-bin | <3.5.0-1ubuntu0.1 | 3.5.0-1ubuntu0.1 |
| =18.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/liblouis14 | <3.5.0-1ubuntu0.1 | 3.5.0-1ubuntu0.1 |
| =18.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/liblouis-bin | <3.0.0-3ubuntu1.1 | 3.0.0-3ubuntu1.1 |
| =17.10 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/liblouis12 | <3.0.0-3ubuntu1.1 | 3.0.0-3ubuntu1.1 |
| =17.10 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/liblouis-bin | <2.6.4-2ubuntu0.2 | 2.6.4-2ubuntu0.2 |
| =16.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/liblouis9 | <2.6.4-2ubuntu0.2 | 2.6.4-2ubuntu0.2 |
| =16.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/liblouis-bin | <2.5.3-2ubuntu1.3 | 2.5.3-2ubuntu1.3 |
| =14.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/liblouis2 | <2.5.3-2ubuntu1.3 | 2.5.3-2ubuntu1.3 |
| =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-11410
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-11440
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-11577
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/liblouis/3.5.0-1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/liblouis/3.0.0-3ubuntu1.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/liblouis/2.6.4-2ubuntu0.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/liblouis/2.5.3-2ubuntu1.3
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3669-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-3669-1?
The severity of USN-3669-1 is high.
How does Liblouis vulnerability (CVE-2018-11410) affect Ubuntu 18.04 LTS?
Liblouis vulnerability (CVE-2018-11410) affects only Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
What is the remedy for Liblouis vulnerability (CVE-2018-11410)?
The remedy for Liblouis vulnerability (CVE-2018-11410) is to update liblouis-bin package to version 3.5.0-1ubuntu0.1 or higher.
Are there any other vulnerabilities related to Liblouis?
Yes, there are other vulnerabilities related to Liblouis. They are CVE-2018-11440 and CVE-2018-11577.
How do I get more information about USN-3669-1?
You can get more information about USN-3669-1 from the official Ubuntu website.
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