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- USN-6552-1
USN-6552-1: Netatalk vulnerability
First published: Tue Dec 12 2023(Updated: )
Florent Saudel and Arnaud Gatignol discovered that Netatalk incorrectly handled certain specially crafted Spotlight requests. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause heap corruption and execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-42464)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/netatalk | <3.1.14~ds-1ubuntu0.1 | 3.1.14~ds-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =23.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/netatalk | <3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.3 | 3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.3 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/netatalk | <3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.3 | 3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.3 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-42464
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/netatalk/3.1.14~ds-1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/netatalk/3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.3
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/netatalk/3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.3
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6552-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6552-1?
The severity of USN-6552-1 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix USN-6552-1?
To fix USN-6552-1, you need to upgrade Netatalk to the patched versions 3.1.14~ds-1ubuntu0.1, 3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.3, or 3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.3 depending on your Ubuntu version.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6552-1?
USN-6552-1 affects Ubuntu versions 20.04, 22.04, and 23.04 with specific vulnerable versions of Netatalk.
What should I do if I cannot upgrade due to compatibility issues related to USN-6552-1?
If you cannot upgrade, consider applying mitigating controls such as firewall rules to limit exposure to vulnerable services until you can upgrade.
Is remote access required for exploiting the USN-6552-1 vulnerability?
Yes, a remote attacker can exploit the USN-6552-1 vulnerability without physical access to the system.
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