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- USN-4038-2
USN-4038-2: bzip2 vulnerabilities
First published: Wed Jun 26 2019(Updated: )
USN-4038-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in bzip2. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. Original advisory details: Aladdin Mubaied discovered that bzip2 incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2016-3189) It was discovered that bzip2 incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2019-12900)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/bzip2 | <1.0.6-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 1.0.6-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/lib32bz2-1.0 | <1.0.6-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 1.0.6-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/lib64bz2-1.0 | <1.0.6-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 1.0.6-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libbz2-1.0 | <1.0.6-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 1.0.6-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/bzip2 | <1.0.6-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.0.6-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/lib32bz2-1.0 | <1.0.6-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.0.6-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/lib64bz2-1.0 | <1.0.6-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.0.6-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =12.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libbz2-1.0 | <1.0.6-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.0.6-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =12.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-3189
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-12900
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4038-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4146-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4146-2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/bzip2/1.0.6-5ubuntu0.1~esm1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/bzip2/1.0.6-1ubuntu0.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4038-2 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this bzip2 vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this bzip2 vulnerability is USN-4038-2.
What is the severity of the USN-4038-2 vulnerability?
The severity of the USN-4038-2 vulnerability is not mentioned in the provided information.
Which software versions are affected by the USN-4038-2 vulnerability?
The USN-4038-2 vulnerability affects Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM.
How do I fix the USN-4038-2 vulnerability?
To fix the USN-4038-2 vulnerability, update the affected software to the recommended version: bzip2 1.0.6-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 (for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM) or bzip2 1.0.6-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 (for Ubuntu 14.04 ESM).
Where can I find more information about the USN-4038-2 vulnerability?
You can find more information about the USN-4038-2 vulnerability in the following references: [CVE-2016-3189](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-3189), [CVE-2019-12900](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-12900), [USN-4038-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4038-1).
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