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- USN-4073-1
USN-4073-1: libEBML vulnerability
First published: Thu Jul 25 2019(Updated: )
It was discovered that libEBML incorrectly handled certain media files. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted media file, libEBML could possibly be made to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libebml4v5 | <1.3.5-2ubuntu0.1 | 1.3.5-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libebml4v5 | <1.3.3-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.3.3-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =16.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4073-1?
The severity of USN-4073-1 is classified as denial of service due to improper handling of specially crafted media files.
How do I fix USN-4073-1?
To fix USN-4073-1, update libEBML to version 1.3.5-2ubuntu0.1 or 1.3.3-1ubuntu0.1 depending on your Ubuntu version.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-4073-1?
Ubuntu 18.04 and 16.04 are affected by USN-4073-1 if they run libEBML versions prior to the patched versions.
What are the potential impacts of USN-4073-1?
If exploited, USN-4073-1 can lead to application crashes, causing a denial of service.
Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-4073-1?
The vulnerability in USN-4073-1 was discovered by security researchers analyzing libEBML's file handling.
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