USN-6584-1: Libspf2 vulnerabilities
Philipp Jeitner and Haya Shulman discovered that Libspf2 incorrectly handled certain inputs. If a user or an automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted input file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2021-20314) It was discovered that Libspf2 incorrectly handled certain inputs. If a user or an automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted input file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. (CVE-2021-33912, CVE-2021-33913)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6584-1?
The severity of USN-6584-1 is classified as high, indicating a potential for denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix USN-6584-1?
To fix USN-6584-1, you should upgrade to the latest versions of the affected packages: libmail-spf-xs-perl, libspf2-2, libspf2-dev, and spfquery.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6584-1?
USN-6584-1 affects Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04, and 20.04 versions.
What are the impacted packages in USN-6584-1?
The impacted packages in USN-6584-1 include libmail-spf-xs-perl, libspf2-2, libspf2-dev, and spfquery.
Is there a workaround for USN-6584-1?
There is no known workaround for USN-6584-1, so it is advisable to apply the available updates.