USN-6693-1: .NET vulnerability
It was discovered that .NET did not properly handle certain specially crafted requests. An attacker could potentially use this issue to cause a resource leak, leading to a denial of service.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6693-1?
The severity of USN-6693-1 is critical due to its potential to cause denial of service through resource leaks.
How do I fix USN-6693-1?
To fix USN-6693-1, update to the recommended package versions: aspnetcore-runtime-7.0 (7.0.117-0ubuntu1~23.10.1), aspnetcore-runtime-8.0 (8.0.3-0ubuntu1~23.10.1), dotnet-runtime-7.0 (7.0.117-0ubuntu1~23.10.1), or dotnet-runtime-8.0 (8.0.3-0ubuntu1~23.10.1).
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6693-1?
USN-6693-1 affects Ubuntu versions 22.04 and 23.10.
What are the specific packages affected by USN-6693-1?
The specific packages affected by USN-6693-1 include aspnetcore-runtime and dotnet-runtime in both version 7.0 and 8.0.
Is there a workaround for USN-6693-1 while waiting for a fix?
There is no official workaround for USN-6693-1, so the best course of action is to apply the updates as soon as they are available.