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- USN-3688-1
USN-3688-1: Spidermonkey vulnerabilities
First published: Tue Jun 19 2018(Updated: )
Multiple memory safety issues were fixed in Spidermonkey. An attacker could potentially exploit these to cause a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libmozjs-52-0 | <52.8.1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | 52.8.1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 |
| =18.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libmozjs-52-0 | <52.8.1-0ubuntu0.17.10.1 | 52.8.1-0ubuntu0.17.10.1 |
| =17.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-7810
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-7826
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5089
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5125
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5150
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3436-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3435-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3490-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3477-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3529-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3544-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3545-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3596-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3645-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3660-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mozjs52/52.8.1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mozjs52/52.8.1-0ubuntu0.17.10.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3688-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
(Contains the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-3688-1?
The severity of USN-3688-1 is high. It can potentially cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
Which software is affected by USN-3688-1?
The libmozjs-52-0 package in Ubuntu 18.04 and Ubuntu 17.10 is affected by USN-3688-1.
How can an attacker exploit USN-3688-1?
An attacker can potentially exploit USN-3688-1 by causing a denial of service or executing arbitrary code.
What is the recommended remedy for USN-3688-1?
The recommended remedy for USN-3688-1 is to update the libmozjs-52-0 package to version 52.8.1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 for Ubuntu 18.04 or version 52.8.1-0ubuntu0.17.10.1 for Ubuntu 17.10.
Where can I find more information about USN-3688-1?
You can find more information about USN-3688-1 on the Ubuntu Security Notice website: [link](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-7810), [link](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-7826), [link](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5089).
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