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Ubuntu Update for expat USN-4040-1
Information
Severity
Severity
High
Family
Family
Ubuntu Local Security Checks
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
7.8
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
4 years ago
Modified
Modified
4 years ago
Summary
The remote host is missing an update for the 'expat' package(s) announced via the USN-4040-1 advisory.
Insight
Insight
It was discovered that Expat incorrectly handled certain XML files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
Affected Software
'expat' package(s) on Ubuntu 19.04, Ubuntu 18.10, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 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).