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- USN-7447-1
USN-7447-1: Yelp vulnerability
First published: Wed Apr 23 2025(Updated: )
It was discovered that Yelp incorrectly handled paths in ghelp URLs. A remote attacker could use this issue to trick users into opening malicious downloaded help files and exfiltrate sensitive information.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/yelp | <42.2-2ubuntu0.1 | 42.2-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =25.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/yelp-xsl | <42.1-3ubuntu0.1 | 42.1-3ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =25.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/yelp | <42.2-1ubuntu0.24.10.1 | 42.2-1ubuntu0.24.10.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/yelp-xsl | <42.1-2ubuntu0.24.10.1 | 42.1-2ubuntu0.24.10.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/yelp | <42.2-1ubuntu0.24.04.1 | 42.2-1ubuntu0.24.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/yelp-xsl | <42.1-2ubuntu0.24.04.1 | 42.1-2ubuntu0.24.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/yelp | <42.1-1ubuntu0.1 | 42.1-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/yelp-xsl | <42.0-1ubuntu0.1 | 42.0-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/yelp | <3.36.2-0ubuntu1.1 | 3.36.2-0ubuntu1.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/yelp-xsl | <3.36.0-1ubuntu0.1 | 3.36.0-1ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2025-3155
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/yelp/42.2-2ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/yelp-xsl/42.1-3ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/yelp/42.2-1ubuntu0.24.10.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/yelp-xsl/42.1-2ubuntu0.24.10.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/yelp/42.2-1ubuntu0.24.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/yelp-xsl/42.1-2ubuntu0.24.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/yelp/42.1-1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/yelp-xsl/42.0-1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/yelp/3.36.2-0ubuntu1.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/yelp-xsl/3.36.0-1ubuntu0.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7447-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7447-1?
The severity of USN-7447-1 is considered high due to the risk of a remote attacker tricking users into opening malicious files.
How do I fix USN-7447-1?
To fix USN-7447-1, update the 'yelp' and 'yelp-xsl' packages to their recommended versions listed in the advisory.
What versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-7447-1?
USN-7447-1 affects Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, and 25.04 for both 'yelp' and 'yelp-xsl' packages.
What vulnerabilities does USN-7447-1 address?
USN-7447-1 addresses a vulnerability where Yelp incorrectly handled paths in ghelp URLs allowing potential arbitrary file access.
How can a remote attacker exploit USN-7447-1?
A remote attacker can exploit USN-7447-1 by deceiving users into opening malicious help files, which could lead to information exfiltration.
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