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USN-3814-1: libmspack vulnerabilities
First published: Mon Nov 12 2018(Updated: )
It was discovered libmspack incorrectly handled certain malformed CAB files. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause libmspack to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2018-18584, CVE-2018-18585)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libmspack0 | <0.7-1ubuntu0.1 | 0.7-1ubuntu0.1 |
| =18.10 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libmspack0 | <0.6-3ubuntu0.2 | 0.6-3ubuntu0.2 |
| =18.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libmspack0 | <0.5-1ubuntu0.16.04.3 | 0.5-1ubuntu0.16.04.3 |
| =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-18584
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-18585
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3814-2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3814-3
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libmspack/0.7-1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libmspack/0.6-3ubuntu0.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libmspack/0.5-1ubuntu0.16.04.3
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3814-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for libmspack?
The vulnerability ID for libmspack is CVE-2018-18584 and CVE-2018-18585.
What is the impact of the libmspack vulnerabilities?
The libmspack vulnerabilities could cause the application to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
Which versions of libmspack are affected?
Versions 0.7-1ubuntu0.1, 0.6-3ubuntu0.2, and 0.5-1ubuntu0.16.04.3 of libmspack are affected.
How can I fix the libmspack vulnerabilities on Ubuntu 18.10?
To fix the libmspack vulnerabilities on Ubuntu 18.10, update the libmspack0 package to version 0.7-1ubuntu0.1.
Where can I find more information about the libmspack vulnerabilities?
You can find more information about the libmspack vulnerabilities at the following references: CVE-2018-18584, CVE-2018-18585, and USN-3814-2.
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