USN-6715-2: unixODBC vulnerability
Published Jun 5, 2024
·Updated
USN-6715-1 fixed a vulnerability in unixODBC. This update provides the corresponding fix for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that unixODBC incorrectly handled certain bytes. An attacker could use this issue to execute arbitrary code or cause a crash.
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/libodbc2<2.3.12-1ubuntu0.24.04.1
2.3.12-1ubuntu0.24.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/unixodbc<2.3.12-1ubuntu0.24.04.1
2.3.12-1ubuntu0.24.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
Event History
Jun 5, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-6715-2?
The severity of USN-6715-2 is high due to arbitrary code execution potential.
2
How do I fix USN-6715-2?
To fix USN-6715-2, update the affected packages to version 2.3.12-1ubuntu0.24.04.1 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
3
What vulnerabilities are addressed by USN-6715-2?
USN-6715-2 addresses a vulnerability in unixODBC related to incorrect byte handling.
4
Which packages are affected by USN-6715-2?
The affected packages in USN-6715-2 include libodbc2 and unixodbc on Ubuntu 24.04.
5
Is USN-6715-2 applicable to earlier Ubuntu versions?
No, USN-6715-2 specifically applies to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.