USN-7211-1: Audacity vulnerability
Published Jan 16, 2025
·Updated
Mike Salvatore discovered that Audacity incorrectly handled default permissions of temporary files created by the application. An attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information.
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/audacity<2.3.3-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
2.3.3-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/audacity<2.2.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
2.2.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/audacity<2.1.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
2.1.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04
Event History
Jan 16, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of USN-7211-1?
The severity of USN-7211-1 is categorized as medium.
2
How do I fix USN-7211-1?
To fix USN-7211-1, upgrade Audacity to the recommended versions specified in the advisory.
3
Who discovered the issue in USN-7211-1?
The issue in USN-7211-1 was discovered by Mike Salvatore.
4
What products are affected by USN-7211-1?
USN-7211-1 affects the Audacity application on Ubuntu versions 20.04, 18.04, and 16.04.
5
What type of vulnerability is USN-7211-1?
USN-7211-1 is a vulnerability related to improper handling of default permissions for temporary files.