What is the vulnerability ID for this GNU cpio vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this GNU cpio vulnerability is USN-5064-2.

What is the severity level of USN-5064-2?

The severity level of USN-5064-2 is not provided in the information provided.

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

The software affected by this vulnerability is GNU cpio version 2.11+dfsg-5ubuntu1.1+esm1 on Ubuntu 16.04.

How can I fix the USN-5064-2 vulnerability?

To fix the USN-5064-2 vulnerability, update the GNU cpio package to version 2.11+dfsg-5ubuntu1.1+esm1.

Where can I find more information about the USN-5064-2 vulnerability?

You can find more information about the USN-5064-2 vulnerability at the following references: [USN-5064-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5064-1) and [USN-5064-3](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5064-3).

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USN-5064-2

27/1/2022

USN-5064-2: GNU cpio vulnerability

First published: Thu Jan 27 2022(Updated: )

USN-5064-1 fixed vulnerabilities in GNU cpio. This update provides the corresponding updates for Ubuntu 16.04 ESM. Original advisory details: Maverick Chung and Qiaoyi Fang discovered that cpio incorrectly handled certain pattern files. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause cpio to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/cpio	<2.11+dfsg-5ubuntu1.1+esm1	2.11+dfsg-5ubuntu1.1+esm1
	=16.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this GNU cpio vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this GNU cpio vulnerability is USN-5064-2.
What is the severity level of USN-5064-2?
The severity level of USN-5064-2 is not provided in the information provided.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
The software affected by this vulnerability is GNU cpio version 2.11+dfsg-5ubuntu1.1+esm1 on Ubuntu 16.04.
How can I fix the USN-5064-2 vulnerability?
To fix the USN-5064-2 vulnerability, update the GNU cpio package to version 2.11+dfsg-5ubuntu1.1+esm1.
Where can I find more information about the USN-5064-2 vulnerability?
You can find more information about the USN-5064-2 vulnerability at the following references: [USN-5064-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5064-1) and [USN-5064-3](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5064-3).

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