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- USN-4173-1
USN-4173-1: FreeTDS vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 30 2019(Updated: )
Felix Wilhelm discovered that FreeTDS incorrectly handled certain types after a protocol downgrade. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause FreeTDS to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/freetds-bin | <1.1.6-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.1.6-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libct4 | <1.1.6-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.1.6-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libsybdb5 | <1.1.6-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.1.6-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/tdsodbc | <1.1.6-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.1.6-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/freetds-bin | <1.00.104-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.00.104-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libct4 | <1.00.104-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.00.104-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libsybdb5 | <1.00.104-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.00.104-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/tdsodbc | <1.00.104-1ubuntu0.1 | 1.00.104-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/freetds-bin | <1.00.82-2ubuntu0.1 | 1.00.82-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libct4 | <1.00.82-2ubuntu0.1 | 1.00.82-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libsybdb5 | <1.00.82-2ubuntu0.1 | 1.00.82-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/tdsodbc | <1.00.82-2ubuntu0.1 | 1.00.82-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4173-1?
The severity of USN-4173-1 is classified as high due to the potential for remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix USN-4173-1?
To fix USN-4173-1, upgrade FreeTDS to version 1.1.6-1ubuntu0.1 or 1.00.104-1ubuntu0.1 for affected Ubuntu releases.
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-4173-1?
USN-4173-1 affects Ubuntu versions 18.04, 19.04, and 19.10.
What packages are impacted by USN-4173-1?
The impacted packages in USN-4173-1 include freetds-bin, libct4, libsybdb5, and tdsodbc.
What should I do if I can't upgrade due to USN-4173-1?
If you cannot upgrade due to USN-4173-1, ensure that network access to the affected components is restricted and monitor for unusual activity.
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