USN-6363-1: curl vulnerability
It was discovered that curl incorrectly handled certain large headers. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause curl to consume resources, resulting in a denial of service.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this curl vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this curl vulnerability is CVE-2023-38039.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38039?
The severity of CVE-2023-38039 is not specified.
How does this vulnerability affect Ubuntu 23.04?
This vulnerability affects Ubuntu 23.04 with the affected packages: curl, libcurl3-gnutls, libcurl3-nss, and libcurl4.
How do I fix the curl vulnerability?
To fix the curl vulnerability, update the affected software packages to version 7.88.1-8ubuntu2.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about this curl vulnerability?
You can find more information about this curl vulnerability in the following references: [Reference 1](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-38039), [Reference 2](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/curl/7.88.1-8ubuntu2.2), [Reference 3](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6363-1).