USN-3943-2: Wget vulnerability
Published Apr 9, 2019
·Updated
USN-3943-1 fixed a vulnerability in Wget. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM. Original advisory details: Kusano Kazuhiko discovered that Wget incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2019-5953)
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/wget<1.13.4-2ubuntu1.7
1.13.4-2ubuntu1.7
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04
Event History
Apr 9, 2019
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the vulnerability ID for this Wget vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Wget vulnerability is CVE-2019-5953.
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What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability is Wget version 1.13.4-2ubuntu1.7 on Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.
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What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is not mentioned in the provided information.
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How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker could possibly use this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
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How can I fix this Wget vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update Wget to version 1.13.4-2ubuntu1.7 or later.