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- USN-6359-1
USN-6359-1: file vulnerability
First published: Tue Sep 12 2023(Updated: )
It was discovered that file incorrectly handled certain malformed files. An attacker could use this issue to cause a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/file | <1:5.41-3ubuntu0.1 | 1:5.41-3ubuntu0.1 |
| =22.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libmagic1 | <1:5.41-3ubuntu0.1 | 1:5.41-3ubuntu0.1 |
| =22.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this file vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this file vulnerability is USN-6359-1.
What is the impact of this file vulnerability?
This file vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
Which software packages are affected by this file vulnerability?
The software packages affected by this file vulnerability are file and libmagic1.
What is the remedy for this file vulnerability?
The remedy for this file vulnerability is to update the file and libmagic1 packages to version 1:5.41-3ubuntu0.1 or higher.
Where can I find more information about this file vulnerability?
You can find more information about this file vulnerability on the Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6359-1 page.
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