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- USN-4508-1
USN-4508-1: StoreBackup vulnerability
First published: Wed Sep 16 2020(Updated: )
It was discovered that StoreBackup did not properly manage lock files. A local attacker could use this issue to cause a denial of service or escalate privileges and run arbitrary code. (CVE-2020-7040)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/storebackup | <3.2.1-1+deb8u1build0.20.04.1 | 3.2.1-1+deb8u1build0.20.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/storebackup | <3.2.1-1+deb8u1build0.18.04.1 | 3.2.1-1+deb8u1build0.18.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/storebackup | <3.2.1-1+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 3.2.1-1+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-7040
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/storebackup/3.2.1-1+deb8u1build0.20.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/storebackup/3.2.1-1+deb8u1build0.18.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/storebackup/3.2.1-1+deb8u1build0.16.04.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4508-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4508-1?
USN-4508-1 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for local attack leading to denial of service or privilege escalation.
How do I fix USN-4508-1?
To fix USN-4508-1, upgrade the StoreBackup package to the latest version available for your Ubuntu distribution.
Which versions of StoreBackup are affected by USN-4508-1?
StoreBackup versions prior to 3.2.1-1+deb8u1build0.20.04.1, 3.2.1-1+deb8u1build0.18.04.1, and 3.2.1-1+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 on Ubuntu 20.04, 18.04, and 16.04 respectively are affected by USN-4508-1.
Can USN-4508-1 be exploited remotely?
No, USN-4508-1 requires local access to the affected system to exploit.
What impacts does USN-4508-1 have on system security?
USN-4508-1 can allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code, thereby compromising system security.
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