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- USN-6580-1
USN-6580-1: w3m vulnerability
First published: Mon Jan 15 2024(Updated: )
It was discovered that w3m incorrectly handled certain HTML files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash or execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/w3m | <0.5.3+git20230121-2ubuntu0.23.10.1 | 0.5.3+git20230121-2ubuntu0.23.10.1 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/w3m | <0.5.3+git20230121-2ubuntu0.23.04.1 | 0.5.3+git20230121-2ubuntu0.23.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =23.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/w3m | <0.5.3+git20210102-6ubuntu0.2 | 0.5.3+git20210102-6ubuntu0.2 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/w3m | <0.5.3-37ubuntu0.2 | 0.5.3-37ubuntu0.2 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/w3m | <0.5.3-36ubuntu0.1+esm1 | 0.5.3-36ubuntu0.1+esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/w3m | <0.5.3-15ubuntu0.2+esm2 | 0.5.3-15ubuntu0.2+esm2 |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-4255
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/w3m/0.5.3+git20230121-2ubuntu0.23.10.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/w3m/0.5.3+git20230121-2ubuntu0.23.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/w3m/0.5.3+git20210102-6ubuntu0.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/w3m/0.5.3-37ubuntu0.2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6580-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6580-1?
USN-6580-1 is categorized as a potentially high-severity vulnerability that may allow for crashes or arbitrary code execution in affected versions of w3m.
How do I fix USN-6580-1?
To fix USN-6580-1, you should upgrade w3m to the latest patched version specified in the advisory for your Ubuntu release.
What systems are affected by USN-6580-1?
USN-6580-1 affects various supported versions of Ubuntu using the w3m package, including Ubuntu 23.10, 23.04, 22.04, 20.04, 18.04, and 14.04.
What kind of exploit does USN-6580-1 represent?
USN-6580-1 represents a vulnerability in w3m that could be exploited to cause software crashes or to execute arbitrary code by manipulating certain HTML files.
Is the vulnerability USN-6580-1 being actively exploited?
As of the latest information, there have been no reported active exploits for the vulnerability described in USN-6580-1.
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