USN-6708-1: Graphviz vulnerability
It was discovered that Graphviz incorrectly handled certain config6a files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6708-1?
USN-6708-1 is rated as high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix USN-6708-1?
To fix USN-6708-1, update to the following versions of Graphviz: 2.42.2-6ubuntu0.1~esm1 for Ubuntu 22.04, 2.42.2-3ubuntu0.1~esm2 for Ubuntu 20.04, 2.40.1-2ubuntu0.1~esm2 for Ubuntu 18.04, 2.38.0-12ubuntu2.1+esm2 for Ubuntu 16.04, or 2.36.0-0ubuntu3.2+esm2 for Ubuntu 14.04.
What causes the vulnerability USN-6708-1?
USN-6708-1 is caused by Graphviz incorrectly handling certain config6a files, which can be exploited.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6708-1?
USN-6708-1 affects Ubuntu versions 22.04, 20.04, 18.04, 16.04, and 14.04 with specific Graphviz versions.
Is there a workaround for USN-6708-1?
There is no recommended workaround for USN-6708-1; applying the security update is the best course of action.