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- USN-3729-1
USN-3729-1: libxcursor vulnerability
First published: Mon Aug 06 2018(Updated: )
It was discovered that libxcursor incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libxcursor1 | <1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.16.04.2 | 1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.16.04.2 |
| =16.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libxcursor1 | <1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.14.04.2 | 1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.14.04.2 |
| =14.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this security advisory?
The vulnerability ID is USN-3729-1.
What is the title of this security advisory?
The title of this security advisory is 'USN-3729-1: libxcursor vulnerability'.
What is the description of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability involves libxcursor incorrectly handling certain files, which could potentially be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial of service.
Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects libxcursor version 1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.16.04.2 on Ubuntu 16.04 and version 1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.14.04.2 on Ubuntu 14.04.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update the libxcursor package to version 1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.16.04.2 on Ubuntu 16.04 or version 1:1.1.14-1ubuntu0.14.04.2 on Ubuntu 14.04. Refer to the provided references for more information.
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