USN-4312-1: Timeshift vulnerability
First published: Mon Mar 30 2020(Updated: )
Matthias Gerstner discovered that Timeshift did not securely create temporary files. An attacker could exploit a race condition in Timeshift and potentially execute arbitrary commands as root.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/timeshift | <19.01+ds-2ubuntu0.1 | 19.01+ds-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4312-1?
USN-4312-1 is a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution as root.
How do I fix USN-4312-1?
To fix USN-4312-1, upgrade the Timeshift package to version 19.01+ds-2ubuntu0.1 or later.
Who discovered USN-4312-1?
USN-4312-1 was discovered by Matthias Gerstner.
What type of vulnerability is USN-4312-1?
USN-4312-1 is a race condition vulnerability affecting the secure creation of temporary files.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-4312-1?
USN-4312-1 affects Ubuntu version 19.10 with the Timeshift package prior to version 19.01+ds-2ubuntu0.1.
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