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- USN-3701-1
USN-3701-1: libsoup vulnerability
First published: Tue Jul 03 2018(Updated: )
It was discovered that libsoup incorrectly handled certain cookie requests. An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libsoup2.4-1 | <2.62.1-1ubuntu0.1 | 2.62.1-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libsoup2.4-1 | <2.60.1-1ubuntu0.1 | 2.60.1-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =17.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libsoup2.4-1 | <2.52.2-1ubuntu0.3 | 2.52.2-1ubuntu0.3 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libsoup2.4-1 | <2.44.2-1ubuntu2.3 | 2.44.2-1ubuntu2.3 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-12910
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libsoup2.4/2.62.1-1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libsoup2.4/2.60.1-1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libsoup2.4/2.52.2-1ubuntu0.3
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libsoup2.4/2.44.2-1ubuntu2.3
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3701-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this libsoup vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this libsoup vulnerability is USN-3701-1.
What is the severity of USN-3701-1?
The severity of USN-3701-1 is not specified.
How does this vulnerability affect the software?
This vulnerability affects libsoup2.4-1 version 2.62.1-1ubuntu0.1, 2.60.1-1ubuntu0.1, 2.52.2-1ubuntu0.3, and 2.44.2-1ubuntu2.3 on Ubuntu 18.04, 17.10, 16.04, and 14.04 respectively.
What is the remedy for this vulnerability?
The remedy for this vulnerability is to update the libsoup2.4-1 package to the specified version depending on the Ubuntu version.
Where can I find more information about USN-3701-1?
More information about USN-3701-1 can be found at the following reference links: [link1](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-12910), [link2](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libsoup2.4/2.62.1-1ubuntu0.1), [link3](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libsoup2.4/2.60.1-1ubuntu0.1).
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