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USN-4236-3: Libgcrypt vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 28 2020(Updated: )
USN-4236-1 fixed a vulnerability in Libgcrypt. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. Original advisory details: It was discovered that Libgcrypt was susceptible to a ECDSA timing attack. An attacker could possibly use this attack to recover sensitive information.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgcrypt11 | <1.5.3-2ubuntu4.6+esm1 | 1.5.3-2ubuntu4.6+esm1 |
| =14.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgcrypt11 | <1.5.0-3ubuntu0.9 | 1.5.0-3ubuntu0.9 |
| =12.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-13627
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4236-2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4236-1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libgcrypt11/1.5.3-2ubuntu4.6+esm1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libgcrypt11/1.5.0-3ubuntu0.9
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4236-3 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this advisory?
The vulnerability ID of this advisory is USN-4236-3.
What is the title of this advisory?
The title of this advisory is 'USN-4236-3: Libgcrypt vulnerability'.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Libgcrypt version 1.5.3-2ubuntu4.6+esm1 on Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Libgcrypt version 1.5.0-3ubuntu0.9 on Ubuntu 14.04.
What is the fix for this vulnerability?
The fix for this vulnerability is to update Libgcrypt to version 1.5.3-2ubuntu4.6+esm1 on Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and version 1.5.0-3ubuntu0.9 on Ubuntu 14.04.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: 1) [CVE-2019-13627](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-13627), 2) [USN-4236-2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4236-2), 3) [USN-4236-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4236-1).
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