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Ubuntu: Security Advisory for curl (USN-5021-1)
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 'curl' package(s) announced via the USN-5021-1 advisory.
Insight
Insight
Harry Sintonen and Tomas Hoger discovered that curl incorrectly handled TELNET connections when the -t option was used on the command line. Uninitialized data possibly containing sensitive information could be sent to the remote server, contrary to expectations. (CVE-2021-22898, CVE-2021-22925) Harry Sintonen discovered that curl incorrectly reused connections in the connection pool. This could result in curl reusing the wrong connections. (CVE-2021-22924)
Affected Software
Affected Software
'curl' package(s) on 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).