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- USN-4160-1
USN-4160-1: UW IMAP vulnerability
First published: Mon Oct 21 2019(Updated: )
It was discovered that UW IMAP incorrectly handled inputs. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary OS commands.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libc-client2007e | <8:2007f~dfsg-5ubuntu0.19.04.2 | 8:2007f~dfsg-5ubuntu0.19.04.2 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/mlock | <8:2007f~dfsg-5ubuntu0.19.04.2 | 8:2007f~dfsg-5ubuntu0.19.04.2 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/uw-mailutils | <8:2007f~dfsg-5ubuntu0.19.04.2 | 8:2007f~dfsg-5ubuntu0.19.04.2 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libc-client2007e | <8:2007f~dfsg-5ubuntu0.18.04.2 | 8:2007f~dfsg-5ubuntu0.18.04.2 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/mlock | <8:2007f~dfsg-5ubuntu0.18.04.2 | 8:2007f~dfsg-5ubuntu0.18.04.2 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/uw-mailutils | <8:2007f~dfsg-5ubuntu0.18.04.2 | 8:2007f~dfsg-5ubuntu0.18.04.2 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libc-client2007e | <8:2007f~dfsg-4+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 8:2007f~dfsg-4+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/mlock | <8:2007f~dfsg-4+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 8:2007f~dfsg-4+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/uw-mailutils | <8:2007f~dfsg-4+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 8:2007f~dfsg-4+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-19518
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/uw-imap/8:2007f~dfsg-5ubuntu0.19.04.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/uw-imap/8:2007f~dfsg-5ubuntu0.18.04.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/uw-imap/8:2007f~dfsg-4+deb8u1build0.16.04.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4160-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4160-1?
USN-4160-1 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix USN-4160-1?
To fix USN-4160-1, you should update the affected packages including libc-client2007e, mlock, and uw-mailutils to the latest version provided for your Ubuntu release.
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-4160-1?
USN-4160-1 affects Ubuntu versions 16.04, 18.04, and 19.04.
What types of attacks can occur due to USN-4160-1?
Due to USN-4160-1, a remote attacker could potentially execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected systems.
Is USN-4160-1 related to a specific package?
Yes, USN-4160-1 is primarily related to the UW IMAP package and its handling of user inputs.
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