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- USN-6780-1
USN-6780-1: idna vulnerability
First published: Tue May 21 2024(Updated: )
Guido Vranken discovered that idna did not properly manage certain inputs, which could lead to significant resource consumption. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-idna | <3.6-2ubuntu0.1 | 3.6-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-idna | <3.3-2ubuntu0.1 | 3.3-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-idna | <3.3-1ubuntu0.1 | 3.3-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python-idna | <2.8-1ubuntu0.1 | 2.8-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-idna | <2.8-1ubuntu0.1 | 2.8-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/pypy-idna | <2.6-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 2.6-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python-idna | <2.6-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 2.6-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-idna | <2.6-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 2.6-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/pypy-idna | <2.0-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 2.0-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python-idna | <2.0-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 2.0-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-idna | <2.0-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 2.0-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-3651
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-idna/3.6-2ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-idna/3.3-2ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-idna/3.3-1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-idna/2.8-1ubuntu0.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6780-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6780-1?
USN-6780-1 has a high severity level due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix USN-6780-1?
To fix USN-6780-1, upgrade the python3-idna or related packages to the specified remedial versions listed in the advisory.
What products are affected by USN-6780-1?
USN-6780-1 affects multiple Ubuntu products including 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, 23.10, and 24.04.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in USN-6780-1?
The vulnerability in USN-6780-1 involves improper input management by idna, leading to significant resource consumption.
Can an attacker exploit the USN-6780-1 vulnerability remotely?
Yes, an attacker can exploit the USN-6780-1 vulnerability remotely to cause a denial of service.
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