USN-6406-1: SpiderMonkey vulnerabilities
Several security issues were discovered in the SpiderMonkey JavaScript library. If a user were tricked into opening malicious JavaScript applications or processing malformed data, a remote attacker could exploit a variety of issues related to JavaScript security, including denial of service attacks, and arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/libmozjs-102-0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.15.1-0ubuntu0.23.04.1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/libmozjs-102-0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.15.1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is USN-6406-1?
USN-6406-1 is a security notice issued by Ubuntu to address vulnerabilities in the SpiderMonkey JavaScript library.
What is the impact of the SpiderMonkey vulnerabilities?
If a user opens malicious JavaScript applications or processes malformed data, a remote attacker could exploit various JavaScript security issues, leading to denial of service attacks and potentially other malicious activities.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6406-1?
Ubuntu 23.04 and Ubuntu 22.04 with libmozjs-102-0 version up to 102.15.1-0ubuntu0.23.04.1 and 102.15.1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 respectively.
What is the remedy for the SpiderMonkey vulnerabilities in Ubuntu?
Update the libmozjs-102-0 package to version 102.15.1-0ubuntu0.23.04.1 for Ubuntu 23.04 and version 102.15.1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 for Ubuntu 22.04.
Where can I find more information about USN-6406-1?
You can find more information about USN-6406-1 in the security notice on the Ubuntu website.