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- USN-3736-1
USN-3736-1: libarchive vulnerabilities
First published: Mon Aug 13 2018(Updated: )
It was discovered that libarchive incorrectly handled certain archive files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2016-10209, CVE-2016-10349, CVE-2016-10350) Agostino Sarubbo discovered that libarchive incorrectly handled certain XAR files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2017-14166) It was discovered that libarchive incorrectly handled certain files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to get access to sensitive information. (CVE-2017-14501, CVE-2017-14503)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libarchive13 | <3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1 | 3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libarchive13 | <3.1.2-11ubuntu0.16.04.4 | 3.1.2-11ubuntu0.16.04.4 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libarchive13 | <3.1.2-7ubuntu2.6 | 3.1.2-7ubuntu2.6 |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-10209
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-10349
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-10350
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-14166
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-14501
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-14503
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libarchive/3.2.2-3.1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libarchive/3.1.2-11ubuntu0.16.04.4
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libarchive/3.1.2-7ubuntu2.6
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3736-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-3736-1?
The vulnerability USN-3736-1 can lead to a denial of service, indicating a significant severity for affected systems.
How do I fix USN-3736-1?
To fix USN-3736-1, upgrade the libarchive13 package to the specified remedied version for your Ubuntu distribution.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-3736-1?
USN-3736-1 affects Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.
What happens if I don't address USN-3736-1?
Failure to address USN-3736-1 could leave your system vulnerable to potential denial of service attacks.
Can USN-3736-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, a remote attacker could exploit USN-3736-1 to potentially cause a denial of service.
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