What is the severity of USN-3955-1?

The severity of USN-3955-1 is considered to be high due to the potential for crashes and information disclosure.

How do I fix USN-3955-1?

To fix USN-3955-1, upgrade to the latest version of tcpflow or tcpflow-nox that addresses this vulnerability.

What are the affected versions listed in USN-3955-1?

The affected versions in USN-3955-1 include tcpflow and tcpflow-nox for Ubuntu releases 16.04, 18.04, and 18.10.

Can USN-3955-1 be exploited remotely?

Yes, USN-3955-1 can be exploited remotely by sending malformed network packets to a vulnerable system.

What are the potential impacts of USN-3955-1?

The potential impacts of USN-3955-1 include crashes of the tcpflow service and possible exposure of sensitive information.

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USN-3955-1

24/4/2019

USN-3955-1: tcpflow vulnerabilities

First published: Wed Apr 24 2019(Updated: )

It was discovered that tcpflow incorrectly handled certain malformed network packets. A remote attacker could send these packets to a target system, causing tcpflow to crash or possibly disclose sensitive information.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/tcpflow	<1.4.5+repack1-4ubuntu0.18.10.1	1.4.5+repack1-4ubuntu0.18.10.1
Ubuntu Linux	=18.10
All of
ubuntu/tcpflow-nox	<1.4.5+repack1-4ubuntu0.18.10.1	1.4.5+repack1-4ubuntu0.18.10.1
Ubuntu Linux	=18.10
All of
ubuntu/tcpflow	<1.4.5+repack1-4ubuntu0.18.04.1	1.4.5+repack1-4ubuntu0.18.04.1
Ubuntu Linux	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/tcpflow-nox	<1.4.5+repack1-4ubuntu0.18.04.1	1.4.5+repack1-4ubuntu0.18.04.1
Ubuntu Linux	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/tcpflow	<1.4.5+repack1-1ubuntu0.1	1.4.5+repack1-1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Linux	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/tcpflow-nox	<1.4.5+repack1-1ubuntu0.1	1.4.5+repack1-1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Linux	=16.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of USN-3955-1?
The severity of USN-3955-1 is considered to be high due to the potential for crashes and information disclosure.
How do I fix USN-3955-1?
To fix USN-3955-1, upgrade to the latest version of tcpflow or tcpflow-nox that addresses this vulnerability.
What are the affected versions listed in USN-3955-1?
The affected versions in USN-3955-1 include tcpflow and tcpflow-nox for Ubuntu releases 16.04, 18.04, and 18.10.
Can USN-3955-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, USN-3955-1 can be exploited remotely by sending malformed network packets to a vulnerable system.
What are the potential impacts of USN-3955-1?
The potential impacts of USN-3955-1 include crashes of the tcpflow service and possible exposure of sensitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of USN-3955-1?
The severity of USN-3955-1 is considered to be high due to the potential for crashes and information disclosure.
How do I fix USN-3955-1?
To fix USN-3955-1, upgrade to the latest version of tcpflow or tcpflow-nox that addresses this vulnerability.
What are the affected versions listed in USN-3955-1?
The affected versions in USN-3955-1 include tcpflow and tcpflow-nox for Ubuntu releases 16.04, 18.04, and 18.10.
Can USN-3955-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, USN-3955-1 can be exploited remotely by sending malformed network packets to a vulnerable system.
What are the potential impacts of USN-3955-1?
The potential impacts of USN-3955-1 include crashes of the tcpflow service and possible exposure of sensitive information.