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- USN-4139-1
USN-4139-1: File Roller vulnerability
First published: Wed Sep 25 2019(Updated: )
It was discovered that File Roller incorrectly handled certain TAR files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to overwrite sensitive files during extraction.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/file-roller | <3.28.0-1ubuntu1.1 | 3.28.0-1ubuntu1.1 |
| =18.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/file-roller | <3.16.5-0ubuntu1.3 | 3.16.5-0ubuntu1.3 |
| =16.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is USN-4139-1?
USN-4139-1 is a security vulnerability in File Roller, a file archiver for the GNOME desktop.
What is the impact of USN-4139-1?
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to overwrite sensitive files during extraction.
Which software versions are affected by USN-4139-1?
File Roller versions up to and including 3.28.0-1ubuntu1.1 for Ubuntu 18.04 and versions up to and including 3.16.5-0ubuntu1.3 for Ubuntu 16.04 are affected.
How can I fix USN-4139-1?
To fix the vulnerability, update File Roller to version 3.28.0-1ubuntu1.1 for Ubuntu 18.04 or version 3.16.5-0ubuntu1.3 for Ubuntu 16.04.
Where can I find more information about USN-4139-1?
You can find more information about USN-4139-1 on the Ubuntu Security website and the launchpad.net URLs provided in the references.
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