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- USN-4172-1
USN-4172-1: file vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 30 2019(Updated: )
It was discovered that file incorrectly handled certain malformed files. An attacker could use this issue to cause a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/file | <1:5.37-5ubuntu0.1 | 1:5.37-5ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =19.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libmagic1 | <1:5.37-5ubuntu0.1 | 1:5.37-5ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =19.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/file | <1:5.35-4ubuntu0.1 | 1:5.35-4ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libmagic1 | <1:5.35-4ubuntu0.1 | 1:5.35-4ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/file | <1:5.32-2ubuntu0.3 | 1:5.32-2ubuntu0.3 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libmagic1 | <1:5.32-2ubuntu0.3 | 1:5.32-2ubuntu0.3 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/file | <1:5.25-2ubuntu1.3 | 1:5.25-2ubuntu1.3 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libmagic1 | <1:5.25-2ubuntu1.3 | 1:5.25-2ubuntu1.3 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-18218
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4172-2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/file/1:5.37-5ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/file/1:5.35-4ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/file/1:5.32-2ubuntu0.3
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/file/1:5.25-2ubuntu1.3
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4172-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for USN-4172-1?
The vulnerability ID for USN-4172-1 is CVE-2019-18218.
What is the severity of the USN-4172-1 vulnerability?
The severity of the USN-4172-1 vulnerability is not specified.
What software versions are affected by USN-4172-1?
The software versions affected by USN-4172-1 are file versions 1:5.37-5ubuntu0.1, 1:5.35-4ubuntu0.1, 1:5.32-2ubuntu0.3, and 1:5.25-2ubuntu1.3, on Ubuntu versions 19.10, 19.04, 18.04, and 16.04 respectively, as well as libmagic1 versions matching the file versions.
How can an attacker exploit the USN-4172-1 vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit the USN-4172-1 vulnerability by using malformed files to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
How can I fix the USN-4172-1 vulnerability?
To fix the USN-4172-1 vulnerability, it is recommended to update the file and libmagic1 packages to the specified remedy versions, which are 1:5.37-5ubuntu0.1 for Ubuntu 19.10, 1:5.35-4ubuntu0.1 for Ubuntu 19.04, 1:5.32-2ubuntu0.3 for Ubuntu 18.04, and 1:5.25-2ubuntu1.3 for Ubuntu 16.04.
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