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- USN-5149-1
USN-5149-1: AccountsService vulnerability
First published: Tue Nov 16 2021(Updated: )
Kevin Backhouse discovered that AccountsService incorrectly handled memory when performing certain language setting operations. A local attacker could use this issue to escalate privileges.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/accountsservice | <0.6.55-0ubuntu14.1 | 0.6.55-0ubuntu14.1 |
| =21.10 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libaccountsservice0 | <0.6.55-0ubuntu14.1 | 0.6.55-0ubuntu14.1 |
| =21.10 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/accountsservice | <0.6.55-0ubuntu13.3 | 0.6.55-0ubuntu13.3 |
| =21.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libaccountsservice0 | <0.6.55-0ubuntu13.3 | 0.6.55-0ubuntu13.3 |
| =21.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/accountsservice | <0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.5 | 0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.5 |
| =20.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libaccountsservice0 | <0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.5 | 0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.5 |
| =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-3939
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/accountsservice/0.6.55-0ubuntu14.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/accountsservice/0.6.55-0ubuntu13.3
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/accountsservice/0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.5
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5149-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this AccountsService vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this AccountsService vulnerability is USN-5149-1.
What is the description of the AccountsService vulnerability?
The AccountsService vulnerability involves incorrect handling of memory when performing certain language setting operations, which can be exploited by a local attacker to escalate privileges.
Which software versions are affected by this AccountsService vulnerability?
The AccountsService vulnerability affects Ubuntu versions 21.10, 21.04, and 20.04.
How can I fix the AccountsService vulnerability?
To fix the AccountsService vulnerability, update the affected packages to version 0.6.55-0ubuntu14.1 for Ubuntu 21.10, version 0.6.55-0ubuntu13.3 for Ubuntu 21.04, and version 0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.5 for Ubuntu 20.04.
Where can I find more information about the AccountsService vulnerability?
You can find more information about the AccountsService vulnerability in the Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5149-1, as well as the provided references.
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- version/ubuntu ubuntu/20.04