USN-6786-1: Netatalk vulnerabilities

Published May 28, 2024
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Updated

It was discovered that Netatalk did not properly protect an SMB and AFP default configuration. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/netatalk<3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.3+esm1
3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.3+esm1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/netatalk<3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.3+esm1
3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.3+esm1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Event History

May 28, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-6786-1?

The severity of USN-6786-1 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

What vulnerable software is affected by USN-6786-1?

USN-6786-1 affects the Netatalk package in Ubuntu versions 20.04 and 22.04.

3

How do I fix USN-6786-1?

To fix USN-6786-1, update Netatalk to version 3.1.12~ds-4ubuntu0.20.04.3+esm1 for Ubuntu 20.04 or 3.1.12~ds-9ubuntu0.22.04.3+esm1 for Ubuntu 22.04.

4

Can USN-6786-1 be exploited remotely?

Yes, USN-6786-1 can be exploited remotely due to improper protection in the SMB and AFP default configuration.

5

What actions should I take after discovering USN-6786-1?

After discovering USN-6786-1, immediately apply the relevant updates to mitigate the vulnerability.

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