What is the severity of USN-4338-1?

The severity of USN-4338-1 is classified as high due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix USN-4338-1?

To fix USN-4338-1, update re2c to version 1.2.1-1ubuntu0.1 or later.

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-4338-1?

Ubuntu 19.10 is affected by USN-4338-1.

Can USN-4338-1 lead to data breaches?

Yes, USN-4338-1 can lead to data breaches due to arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities.

Who discovered the issue in USN-4338-1?

The issue in USN-4338-1 was discovered by Agostino Sarubbo.

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USN-4338-1

22/4/2020

USN-4338-1: re2c vulnerability

First published: Wed Apr 22 2020(Updated: )

Agostino Sarubbo discovered that re2c incorrectly handled certain files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/re2c	<1.2.1-1ubuntu0.1	1.2.1-1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Linux	=19.10

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Child vulnerabilities

(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

CVE-2020-11958

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of USN-4338-1?
The severity of USN-4338-1 is classified as high due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix USN-4338-1?
To fix USN-4338-1, update re2c to version 1.2.1-1ubuntu0.1 or later.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-4338-1?
Ubuntu 19.10 is affected by USN-4338-1.
Can USN-4338-1 lead to data breaches?
Yes, USN-4338-1 can lead to data breaches due to arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities.
Who discovered the issue in USN-4338-1?
The issue in USN-4338-1 was discovered by Agostino Sarubbo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of USN-4338-1?
The severity of USN-4338-1 is classified as high due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix USN-4338-1?
To fix USN-4338-1, update re2c to version 1.2.1-1ubuntu0.1 or later.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-4338-1?
Ubuntu 19.10 is affected by USN-4338-1.
Can USN-4338-1 lead to data breaches?
Yes, USN-4338-1 can lead to data breaches due to arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities.
Who discovered the issue in USN-4338-1?
The issue in USN-4338-1 was discovered by Agostino Sarubbo.