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- USN-4518-1
USN-4518-1: xawtv vulnerability
First published: Thu Sep 17 2020(Updated: )
Matthias Gerstner discovered that xawtv incorrectly handled opening files. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to open and write to arbitrary files and escalate privileges. (CVE-2020-13696)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/alevtd | <3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/fbtv | <3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/pia | <3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/radio | <3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/scantv | <3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/streamer | <3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/ttv | <3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/v4l-conf | <3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/webcam | <3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/xawtv | <3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/xawtv-plugin-qt | <3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/xawtv-plugins | <3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/xawtv-tools | <3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 | 3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4518-1?
The severity of USN-4518-1 is significant due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix USN-4518-1?
To fix USN-4518-1, you should upgrade to the patched version 3.103-3+deb8u1build0.16.04.1.
What software is affected by USN-4518-1?
Affected software for USN-4518-1 includes xawtv, fbtv, and several other packages on Ubuntu 16.04.
What type of vulnerability is addressed in USN-4518-1?
USN-4518-1 addresses a local file handling vulnerability that could allow an attacker to open and write arbitrary files.
Is USN-4518-1 related to a specific CVE?
Yes, USN-4518-1 is related to CVE-2020-13696.
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