USN-6852-1: Wget vulnerability
Published Jun 26, 2024
·Updated
It was discovered that Wget incorrectly handled semicolons in the userinfo subcomponent of a URI. A remote attacker could possibly trick a user into connecting to a different host than expected.
Affected Software
8 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/wget<1.21.4-1ubuntu4.1
1.21.4-1ubuntu4.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/wget<1.21.3-1ubuntu1.1
1.21.3-1ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.10
All of the following
ubuntu/wget<1.21.2-2ubuntu1.1
1.21.2-2ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/wget<1.20.3-1ubuntu2.1
1.20.3-1ubuntu2.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
Event History
Jun 26, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-6852-1?
The severity of USN-6852-1 is considered to be critical due to its potential for remote exploitation.
2
How do I fix USN-6852-1?
To fix USN-6852-1, update Wget to version 1.21.4-1ubuntu4.1 or later on affected Ubuntu systems.
3
Which versions of Wget are affected by USN-6852-1?
Versions of Wget prior to 1.21.4-1ubuntu4.1 on Ubuntu 24.04, 23.10, 22.04, and 20.04 are affected by USN-6852-1.
4
What kind of attack is possible with USN-6852-1?
A remote attacker could exploit USN-6852-1 to trick a user into connecting to a malicious host by manipulating URIs.
5
What is the initial discovery related to USN-6852-1?
USN-6852-1 was initially discovered due to Wget's improper handling of semicolons in the userinfo subcomponent of URIs.