What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is USN-6429-2.

What is the severity of USN-6429-2?

The severity of USN-6429-2 is not specified.

What software versions are affected by USN-6429-2?

USN-6429-2 affects Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.

How does USN-6429-2 affect curl?

USN-6429-2 fixes a vulnerability in curl.

Where can I find more information about USN-6429-2?

You can find more information about USN-6429-2 on the Ubuntu security website.

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USN-6429-2

11/10/2023

USN-6429-2: curl vulnerability

First published: Wed Oct 11 2023(Updated: )

USN-6429-1 fixed a vulnerability in curl. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that curl incorrectly handled cookies when an application duplicated certain handles. A local attacker could possibly create a cookie file and inject arbitrary cookies into subsequent connections. (CVE-2023-38546)

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/curl	<7.58.0-2ubuntu3.24+esm2	7.58.0-2ubuntu3.24+esm2
	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/libcurl3-gnutls	<7.58.0-2ubuntu3.24+esm2	7.58.0-2ubuntu3.24+esm2
	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/libcurl3-nss	<7.58.0-2ubuntu3.24+esm2	7.58.0-2ubuntu3.24+esm2
	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/libcurl4	<7.58.0-2ubuntu3.24+esm2	7.58.0-2ubuntu3.24+esm2
	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/curl	<7.47.0-1ubuntu2.19+esm10	7.47.0-1ubuntu2.19+esm10
	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/libcurl3	<7.47.0-1ubuntu2.19+esm10	7.47.0-1ubuntu2.19+esm10
	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/libcurl3-gnutls	<7.47.0-1ubuntu2.19+esm10	7.47.0-1ubuntu2.19+esm10
	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/libcurl3-nss	<7.47.0-1ubuntu2.19+esm10	7.47.0-1ubuntu2.19+esm10
	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/curl	<7.35.0-1ubuntu2.20+esm17	7.35.0-1ubuntu2.20+esm17
	=14.04
All of
ubuntu/libcurl3	<7.35.0-1ubuntu2.20+esm17	7.35.0-1ubuntu2.20+esm17
	=14.04
All of
ubuntu/libcurl3-gnutls	<7.35.0-1ubuntu2.20+esm17	7.35.0-1ubuntu2.20+esm17
	=14.04
All of
ubuntu/libcurl3-nss	<7.35.0-1ubuntu2.20+esm17	7.35.0-1ubuntu2.20+esm17
	=14.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is USN-6429-2.
What is the severity of USN-6429-2?
The severity of USN-6429-2 is not specified.
What software versions are affected by USN-6429-2?
USN-6429-2 affects Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
How does USN-6429-2 affect curl?
USN-6429-2 fixes a vulnerability in curl.
Where can I find more information about USN-6429-2?
You can find more information about USN-6429-2 on the Ubuntu security website.

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