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Ubuntu: Security Advisory for systemd (USN-5013-1)
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
The remote host is missing an update for the 'systemd' package(s) announced via the USN-5013-1 advisory.
Insight
Insight
It was discovered that systemd incorrectly handled certain mount paths. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to cause systemd to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2021-33910) Mitchell Frank discovered that systemd incorrectly handled DHCP FORCERENEW packets. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to reconfigure servers. (CVE-2020-13529)
Affected Software
Affected Software
'systemd' package(s) on Ubuntu 20.10, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable package version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Please install the updated package(s).