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- USN-3943-2
USN-3943-2: Wget vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 09 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 | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/wget | <1.13.4-2ubuntu1.7 | 1.13.4-2ubuntu1.7 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =12.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Wget vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Wget vulnerability is CVE-2019-5953.
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.
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is not mentioned in the provided information.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker could possibly use this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
How can I fix this Wget vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update Wget to version 1.13.4-2ubuntu1.7 or later.
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