USN-7439-1: QuickJS vulnerabilities
It was discovered that QuickJS could be forced to reference uninitialized memory in certain instances. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause QuickJS to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-48183) It was discovered that QuickJS incorrectly managed memory in certain circumstances. An attacker could possibly use this issue to exhaust system resources, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2023-48184) It was discovered that QuickJS could be forced to crash due to a failing test. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2024-33263)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7439-1?
USN-7439-1 addresses a vulnerability in QuickJS that can potentially lead to a denial of service or allow arbitrary code execution.
How can I fix USN-7439-1?
To fix USN-7439-1, upgrade the affected packages libquickjs and quickjs to version 2021.03.27-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 or later.
What are the potential impacts of USN-7439-1?
The impacts of USN-7439-1 include possible crashes of QuickJS and potential exploitation for executing malicious code.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7439-1?
Ubuntu 24.04 is the only version specifically noted as affected by the vulnerability in USN-7439-1.
When was USN-7439-1 published?
USN-7439-1 was published to address the QuickJS vulnerability involving uninitialized memory.