USN-4142-1: e2fsprogs vulnerability
It was discovered that e2fsprogs incorrectly handled certain ext4 partitions. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4142-1?
The severity of USN-4142-1 is high, as it allows potential execution of arbitrary code due to improper handling of certain ext4 partitions.
How do I fix USN-4142-1?
To fix USN-4142-1, update e2fsprogs to version 1.44.6-1ubuntu0.1 for Ubuntu 19.04, 1.44.1-1ubuntu1.2 for Ubuntu 18.04, or 1.42.13-1ubuntu1.1 for Ubuntu 16.04.
What software is affected by USN-4142-1?
USN-4142-1 affects the e2fsprogs package on Ubuntu versions 16.04, 18.04, and 19.04.
What is e2fsprogs related to USN-4142-1?
e2fsprogs is a package that provides utilities for managing ext2/3/4 filesystems, which is impacted by the vulnerabilities described in USN-4142-1.
Can USN-4142-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker could exploit the vulnerability described in USN-4142-1 to execute arbitrary code, which poses a risk to systems using the affected e2fsprogs versions.