What is the severity of USN-4338-2?

The severity of USN-4338-2 is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix USN-4338-2?

To fix USN-4338-2, upgrade the re2c package to version 1.3-1ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.

What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-4338-2?

USN-4338-2 addresses vulnerabilities in re2c that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Who discovered the vulnerabilities fixed by USN-4338-2?

The vulnerabilities fixed by USN-4338-2 were discovered by Agostino Sarubbo.

Is USN-4338-2 applicable to other Ubuntu versions?

No, USN-4338-2 specifically provides updates for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.

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USN-4338-2

28/4/2020

USN-4338-2: re2c vulnerability

First published: Tue Apr 28 2020(Updated: )

USN-4338-1 fixed vulnerabilities in re2c. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Original advisory details: 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	<1.3-1ubuntu0.1	1.3-1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Linux	=20.04

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CVE-2020-11958

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of USN-4338-2?
The severity of USN-4338-2 is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix USN-4338-2?
To fix USN-4338-2, upgrade the re2c package to version 1.3-1ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-4338-2?
USN-4338-2 addresses vulnerabilities in re2c that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Who discovered the vulnerabilities fixed by USN-4338-2?
The vulnerabilities fixed by USN-4338-2 were discovered by Agostino Sarubbo.
Is USN-4338-2 applicable to other Ubuntu versions?
No, USN-4338-2 specifically provides updates for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of USN-4338-2?
The severity of USN-4338-2 is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix USN-4338-2?
To fix USN-4338-2, upgrade the re2c package to version 1.3-1ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-4338-2?
USN-4338-2 addresses vulnerabilities in re2c that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Who discovered the vulnerabilities fixed by USN-4338-2?
The vulnerabilities fixed by USN-4338-2 were discovered by Agostino Sarubbo.
Is USN-4338-2 applicable to other Ubuntu versions?
No, USN-4338-2 specifically provides updates for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.