USN-5064-3: GNU cpio vulnerability
USN-5064-1 fixed a vulnerability in GNU. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of USN-5064-3?
The vulnerability ID of USN-5064-3 is CVE-2021-38185.
What is the affected software for USN-5064-3?
The affected software for USN-5064-3 is cpio version 2.11+dfsg-1ubuntu1.2+esm2 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.
How does the vulnerability in USN-5064-3 impact cpio?
The vulnerability in USN-5064-3 allows a remote attacker to cause cpio to crash.
How can I fix the vulnerability in USN-5064-3?
To fix the vulnerability in USN-5064-3, you should update cpio to version 2.11+dfsg-1ubuntu1.2+esm2.
Where can I get more information about USN-5064-3?
You can get more information about USN-5064-3 at the following link: [USN-5064-3](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5064-3)