USN-4518-1: xawtv vulnerability
Published 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
0 affected components
Event History
Feb 23, 2026
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·07:17 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:17 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-4518-1?
The severity of USN-4518-1 is significant due to the potential for privilege escalation.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Is USN-4518-1 related to a specific CVE?
Yes, USN-4518-1 is related to CVE-2020-13696.