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- USN-5-1
USN-5-1: gettext vulnerabilities
First published: Wed Oct 27 2004(Updated: )
Recently, Trustix Secure Linux discovered some vulnerabilities in the gettext package. The programs "autopoint" and "gettextize" created temporary files in an insecure way, which allowed a symlink attack to create or overwrite arbitrary files with the privileges of the user invoking the program.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/gettext | < | |
| Ubuntu | =4.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-5-1?
USN-5-1 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for a symlink attack.
How do I fix USN-5-1?
To fix USN-5-1, you should update the gettext package to the latest version provided by your Linux distribution.
Which systems are affected by USN-5-1?
USN-5-1 primarily affects Ubuntu Linux version 4.10.
What types of attacks can be executed through USN-5-1?
USN-5-1 can be exploited through symlink attacks allowing unauthorized file creation or overwriting with user privileges.
Are there any tools to detect USN-5-1 vulnerability?
Using package management tools like APT can help identify if the vulnerable version of gettext is installed on the system.
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