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Ubuntu 16.04 ESM USN-5707-1 Moderate: Libtasn1 Crash Issue

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Calendar Grey October 31, 2022
Dist Ubuntu Esm H88
The recent libtasn1 vulnerability in Ubuntu 16.04 ESM may cause system instability. Ensure your system is updated promptly to minimize potential hazards.
Libtasn1 could cause a crash when processing certain inputs.

Summary

Libtasn1 could cause a crash when processing certain inputs.

Software Description:

- libtasn1-6 - Library to manage ASN.1 structures

Details:

It was discovered that Libtasn1 did not properly perform bounds

checking. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a

crash.

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Topics Covered

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Update Instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:

Ubuntu 16.04 ESM:
   libtasn1-6                   4.7-3ubuntu0.16.04.3+esm3

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5707-1

CVE-2021-46848

October 31, 2022

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