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- USN-4594-1
USN-4594-1: Quassel vulnerabilities
First published: Tue Oct 20 2020(Updated: )
It was discovered that Quassel incorrectly handled Qdatastream protocol. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-1000178) It was discovered that Quassel incorrectly handled certain login requests. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2018-1000179)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/quassel | <1:0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3 | 1:0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/quassel-core | <1:0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3 | 1:0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4594-1?
USN-4594-1 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability, allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix USN-4594-1?
To fix USN-4594-1, upgrade the Quassel package to version 1:0.12.4-3ubuntu1.18.04.3 or later.
What systems are affected by USN-4594-1?
USN-4594-1 affects Ubuntu 18.04 users running the Quassel and Quassel-core packages.
Is USN-4594-1 related to any specific CVE?
Yes, USN-4594-1 is associated with CVE-2018-1000178 and CVE-2018-1000179.
What are the potential risks of not addressing USN-4594-1?
Not addressing USN-4594-1 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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