USN-6808-1: Atril vulnerability
It was discovered that Atril was vulnerable to a path traversal attack. An attacker could possibly use this vulnerability to create arbitrary files on the host filesystem with user privileges.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6808-1?
The vulnerability USN-6808-1 has been identified as a path traversal attack that may lead to arbitrary file creation on the host filesystem.
How do I fix USN-6808-1?
To fix the USN-6808-1 vulnerability, you should upgrade Atril and associated packages to version 1.26.0-2ubuntu0.1 or higher.
Which versions are affected by USN-6808-1?
USN-6808-1 affects several versions of the Atril and Atril-common packages prior to their respective fixes in various Ubuntu releases.
What products are impacted by USN-6808-1?
The products impacted by USN-6808-1 are Ubuntu 23.10, 22.04, 20.04, 18.04, and 16.04 with the vulnerable Atril packages.
Is a reboot required after fixing USN-6808-1?
A reboot may not be necessary immediately after applying the fix for USN-6808-1, but it is recommended to ensure all services are refreshed.