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Ubuntu: Security Advisory for bsdiff (USN-4500-1)
Information
Severity
Severity
High
Family
Family
Ubuntu Local Security Checks
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
7.2
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
3 years ago
Modified
Modified
3 years ago
Summary
The remote host is missing an update for the 'bsdiff' package(s) announced via the USN-4500-1 advisory.
Insight
Insight
It was discovered that bsdiff mishandled certain input. If a user were tricked into opening a malicious file, an attacker could cause bsdiff to crash or potentially execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
Affected Software
'bsdiff' package(s) on 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).