USN-6359-1: file vulnerability
Published Sep 12, 2023
·Updated
It was discovered that file incorrectly handled certain malformed files. An attacker could use this issue to cause a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/file<1:5.41-3ubuntu0.1
1:5.41-3ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/libmagic1<1:5.41-3ubuntu0.1
1:5.41-3ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
Event History
Sep 12, 2023
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this file vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this file vulnerability is USN-6359-1.
2
What is the impact of this file vulnerability?
This file vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
3
Which software packages are affected by this file vulnerability?
The software packages affected by this file vulnerability are file and libmagic1.
4
What is the remedy for this file vulnerability?
The remedy for this file vulnerability is to update the file and libmagic1 packages to version 1:5.41-3ubuntu0.1 or higher.
5
Where can I find more information about this file vulnerability?
You can find more information about this file vulnerability on the Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6359-1 page.