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- USN-6612-1
USN-6612-1: TinyXML vulnerability
First published: Mon Jan 29 2024(Updated: )
It was discovered that TinyXML incorrectly handled certain inputs. If a user or an automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted XML file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libtinyxml2.6.2v5 | <2.6.2-6ubuntu0.23.10.1 | 2.6.2-6ubuntu0.23.10.1 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libtinyxml2.6.2v5 | <2.6.2-6ubuntu0.22.04.1 | 2.6.2-6ubuntu0.22.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libtinyxml2.6.2v5 | <2.6.2-4+deb10u2build0.20.04.1 | 2.6.2-4+deb10u2build0.20.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libtinyxml2.6.2v5 | <2.6.2-4ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm2 | 2.6.2-4ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm2 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libtinyxml2.6.2v5 | <2.6.2-3ubuntu0.1~esm2 | 2.6.2-3ubuntu0.1~esm2 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-34194
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/tinyxml/2.6.2-6ubuntu0.23.10.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/tinyxml/2.6.2-6ubuntu0.22.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/tinyxml/2.6.2-4+deb10u2build0.20.04.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6612-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6612-1?
USN-6612-1 is classified as a vulnerability that could lead to denial of service under certain circumstances.
How do I fix USN-6612-1?
To fix USN-6612-1, upgrade the affected package libtinyxml2.6.2v5 to a safe version as specified in the advisory.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6612-1?
Ubuntu versions 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, and 23.10 are affected by USN-6612-1.
What is the cause of the vulnerability in USN-6612-1?
The vulnerability in USN-6612-1 is due to TinyXML incorrectly handling certain specially crafted XML inputs.
Could USN-6612-1 allow remote code execution?
USN-6612-1 does not allow remote code execution, but it can cause a denial of service.
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