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- USN-4159-1
USN-4159-1: Exiv2 vulnerability
First published: Mon Oct 21 2019(Updated: )
It was discovered that Exiv2 incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/exiv2 | <0.25-4ubuntu2.1 | 0.25-4ubuntu2.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libexiv2-14 | <0.25-4ubuntu2.1 | 0.25-4ubuntu2.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/exiv2 | <0.25-4ubuntu1.2 | 0.25-4ubuntu1.2 |
| Ubuntu | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libexiv2-14 | <0.25-4ubuntu1.2 | 0.25-4ubuntu1.2 |
| Ubuntu | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/exiv2 | <0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.4 | 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.4 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libexiv2-14 | <0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.4 | 0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.4 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/exiv2 | <0.25-2.1ubuntu16.04.5 | 0.25-2.1ubuntu16.04.5 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libexiv2-14 | <0.25-2.1ubuntu16.04.5 | 0.25-2.1ubuntu16.04.5 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-17402
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/exiv2/0.25-4ubuntu2.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/exiv2/0.25-4ubuntu1.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/exiv2/0.25-3.1ubuntu0.18.04.4
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/exiv2/0.25-2.1ubuntu16.04.5
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4159-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4159-1?
The severity of USN-4159-1 is classified as potentially allowing a denial of service.
How do I fix USN-4159-1?
To fix USN-4159-1, update the exiv2 and libexiv2-14 packages to the recommended versions for your Ubuntu release.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-4159-1?
USN-4159-1 affects Ubuntu versions 16.04, 18.04, 19.04, and 19.10.
What vulnerability does USN-4159-1 address?
USN-4159-1 addresses a vulnerability in Exiv2 that could be exploited to create a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for USN-4159-1?
No specific workaround is provided for USN-4159-1; updating to the fixed packages is recommended.
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