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- USN-7275-1
USN-7275-1: Libtasn1 vulnerability
First published: Tue Feb 18 2025(Updated: )
Bing Shi discovered that Libtasn1 inefficiently handled certificates. An attacker could possibly use this issue to increase resource utilization leading to a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libtasn1-6 | <4.19.0-3ubuntu0.24.10.1 | 4.19.0-3ubuntu0.24.10.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libtasn1-bin | <4.19.0-3ubuntu0.24.10.1 | 4.19.0-3ubuntu0.24.10.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libtasn1-6 | <4.18.0-4ubuntu0.1 | 4.18.0-4ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libtasn1-bin | <4.18.0-4ubuntu0.1 | 4.18.0-4ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libtasn1-6 | <4.16.0-2ubuntu0.1 | 4.16.0-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libtasn1-bin | <4.16.0-2ubuntu0.1 | 4.16.0-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-12133
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libtasn1-6/4.19.0-3ubuntu0.24.10.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libtasn1-6/4.18.0-4ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libtasn1-6/4.16.0-2ubuntu0.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7275-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7275-1?
The severity of USN-7275-1 is categorized as a potential denial of service due to inefficient handling of certificates by Libtasn1.
How do I fix USN-7275-1?
To fix USN-7275-1, update Libtasn1 to version 4.19.0-3ubuntu0.24.10.1 or the appropriate version for your Ubuntu release.
What products are affected by USN-7275-1?
USN-7275-1 affects Libtasn1 and Libtasn1-bin packages on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, and 24.10.
Can USN-7275-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker could exploit USN-7275-1 to increase resource utilization remotely, leading to potential denial of service.
Is there a workaround for USN-7275-1?
There is no official workaround for USN-7275-1; the recommended action is to apply the security update.
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