What is the severity of USN-4500-1?

The severity of USN-4500-1 is considered high due to the potential for crashing or executing arbitrary code.

How do I fix USN-4500-1?

To fix USN-4500-1, upgrade the bsdiff package to version 4.3-15+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 or later.

Which systems are affected by USN-4500-1?

USN-4500-1 affects Ubuntu 16.04 systems that have the vulnerable bsdiff package installed.

What vulnerability is addressed in USN-4500-1?

USN-4500-1 addresses a vulnerability in bsdiff that allows for input mishandling leading to potential crashes or code execution.

Is user interaction required to exploit USN-4500-1?

Yes, the exploit for USN-4500-1 requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.

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USN-4500-1

15/9/2020

USN-4500-1: bsdiff vulnerabilities

First published: Tue Sep 15 2020(Updated: )

It was discovered that bsdiff mishandled certain input. If a user were tricked into opening a malicious file, an attacker could cause bsdiff to crash or potentially execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/bsdiff	<4.3-15+deb8u1build0.16.04.1	4.3-15+deb8u1build0.16.04.1
Ubuntu Linux	=16.04

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CVE-2014-9862

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of USN-4500-1?
The severity of USN-4500-1 is considered high due to the potential for crashing or executing arbitrary code.
How do I fix USN-4500-1?
To fix USN-4500-1, upgrade the bsdiff package to version 4.3-15+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 or later.
Which systems are affected by USN-4500-1?
USN-4500-1 affects Ubuntu 16.04 systems that have the vulnerable bsdiff package installed.
What vulnerability is addressed in USN-4500-1?
USN-4500-1 addresses a vulnerability in bsdiff that allows for input mishandling leading to potential crashes or code execution.
Is user interaction required to exploit USN-4500-1?
Yes, the exploit for USN-4500-1 requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of USN-4500-1?
The severity of USN-4500-1 is considered high due to the potential for crashing or executing arbitrary code.
How do I fix USN-4500-1?
To fix USN-4500-1, upgrade the bsdiff package to version 4.3-15+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 or later.
Which systems are affected by USN-4500-1?
USN-4500-1 affects Ubuntu 16.04 systems that have the vulnerable bsdiff package installed.
What vulnerability is addressed in USN-4500-1?
USN-4500-1 addresses a vulnerability in bsdiff that allows for input mishandling leading to potential crashes or code execution.
Is user interaction required to exploit USN-4500-1?
Yes, the exploit for USN-4500-1 requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.