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- USN-4314-1
USN-4314-1: pam-krb5 vulnerability
First published: Tue Mar 31 2020(Updated: )
Russ Allbery discovered that pam-krb5 incorrectly handled some responses. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libpam-krb5 | <4.8-2ubuntu0.1 | 4.8-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libpam-krb5 | <4.8-1ubuntu0.1 | 4.8-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libpam-krb5 | <4.7-2ubuntu0.1 | 4.7-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libpam-krb5 | <4.6-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 4.6-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libpam-krb5 | <4.5-3ubuntu0.1 | 4.5-3ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-10595
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libpam-krb5/4.8-2ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libpam-krb5/4.8-1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libpam-krb5/4.7-2ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libpam-krb5/4.5-3ubuntu0.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4314-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4314-1?
The severity of USN-4314-1 is critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by an attacker.
How do I fix USN-4314-1?
To fix USN-4314-1, update the libpam-krb5 package to the latest version available for your Ubuntu release.
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-4314-1?
USN-4314-1 affects Ubuntu versions 19.10, 18.04, 16.04, 14.04, and 12.04 with specific libpam-krb5 versions.
Is USN-4314-1 a remote code execution vulnerability?
Yes, USN-4314-1 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-4314-1?
The vulnerability in USN-4314-1 was discovered by Russ Allbery.
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