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- USN-4050-1
USN-4050-1: ZeroMQ vulnerability
First published: Mon Jul 08 2019(Updated: )
It was discovered that ZeroMQ incorrectly handled certain application metadata. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause ZeroMQ to crash, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libzmq5 | <4.3.1-3ubuntu2.1 | 4.3.1-3ubuntu2.1 |
| =19.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libzmq5 | <4.2.5-2ubuntu0.2 | 4.2.5-2ubuntu0.2 |
| =18.10 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libzmq5 | <4.2.5-1ubuntu0.2 | 4.2.5-1ubuntu0.2 |
| =18.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libzmq5 | <4.1.4-7ubuntu0.1 | 4.1.4-7ubuntu0.1 |
| =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-13132
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4920-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/zeromq3/4.3.1-3ubuntu2.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/zeromq3/4.2.5-2ubuntu0.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/zeromq3/4.2.5-1ubuntu0.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/zeromq3/4.1.4-7ubuntu0.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4050-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this ZeroMQ vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is USN-4050-1.
What is the description of the ZeroMQ vulnerability?
The ZeroMQ vulnerability is caused by an incorrect handling of certain application metadata, which can allow a remote attacker to crash the application or execute arbitrary code.
Which software is affected by the ZeroMQ vulnerability?
The libzmq5 package with versions 4.3.1-3ubuntu2.1, 4.2.5-2ubuntu0.2, 4.2.5-1ubuntu0.2, and 4.1.4-7ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 19.04, 18.10, 18.04, and 16.04 respectively.
How can a remote attacker exploit this ZeroMQ vulnerability?
A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted application metadata to the vulnerable system.
How can I fix the ZeroMQ vulnerability?
To fix the ZeroMQ vulnerability, update the libzmq5 package to the following versions: 4.3.1-3ubuntu2.1, 4.2.5-2ubuntu0.2, 4.2.5-1ubuntu0.2, and 4.1.4-7ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 19.04, 18.10, 18.04, and 16.04 respectively.
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