USN-3749-1: Spidermonkey vulnerabilities
Published Aug 22, 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
2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/libmozjs-52-0<52.9.1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
52.9.1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
Event History
Aug 22, 2018
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-3749-1?
The severity of USN-3749-1 is high due to multiple memory safety issues that could lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix USN-3749-1?
To fix USN-3749-1, update libmozjs-52-0 to version 52.9.1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 or later on Ubuntu 18.04.
3
What systems are affected by USN-3749-1?
USN-3749-1 affects Ubuntu 18.04 systems running libmozjs-52-0 versions prior to 52.9.1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.
4
What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-3749-1?
USN-3749-1 addresses multiple memory safety issues that were discovered in Spidermonkey.
5
Can exploitation of USN-3749-1 lead to data compromise?
Yes, if exploited, USN-3749-1 could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution, risking data compromise.