USN-6964-1: ORC vulnerability

Published Aug 15, 2024
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Updated

Noriko Totsuka discovered that ORC incorrectly handled certain crafted file. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/liborc-0.4-0t64<1:0.4.38-1ubuntu0.1
1:0.4.38-1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/liborc-0.4-0<1:0.4.32-2ubuntu0.1
1:0.4.32-2ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/liborc-0.4-0<1:0.4.31-1ubuntu0.1
1:0.4.31-1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Event History

Aug 15, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-6964-1?

USN-6964-1 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix USN-6964-1?

To fix USN-6964-1, update the affected liborc packages to the latest version specified in the advisories.

3

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6964-1?

USN-6964-1 affects Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04 with specific versions of the liborc package.

4

What is the nature of the issue described in USN-6964-1?

The issue in USN-6964-1 is caused by ORC's improper handling of crafted files, potentially allowing for arbitrary code execution.

5

When was USN-6964-1 released?

USN-6964-1 was released by Ubuntu on October 31, 2023.

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