USN-6243-1: Graphite-Web vulnerabilities
It was discovered that Graphite-Web incorrectly handled certain inputs. If a user or an automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted input file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform server-side request forgery and obtain sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. (CVE-2017-18638) It was discovered that Graphite-Web incorrectly handled certain inputs. If a user or an automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted input file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform cross site scripting and obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2022-4728, CVE-2022-4729, CVE-2022-4730)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6243-1?
USN-6243-1 is classified as a serious vulnerability due to the potential for server-side request forgery.
How do I fix USN-6243-1?
To resolve USN-6243-1, upgrade the Graphite-Web package to the recommended versions listed in the advisory.
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-6243-1?
USN-6243-1 affects Ubuntu versions 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, and 22.04.
What can a remote attacker achieve with USN-6243-1?
A remote attacker could exploit USN-6243-1 to perform server-side request forgery and obtain sensitive information.
Is Graphite-Web the only software impacted by USN-6243-1?
Yes, the vulnerability USN-6243-1 specifically impacts the Graphite-Web application on the specified Ubuntu versions.