Ubuntu 6359-1: file vulnerability
Summary
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Summary: file could be made to crash or run programs if it opened a specially crafted file. Software Description: - file: Tool to determine file types Details: 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.
Update Instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS: file 1:5.41-3ubuntu0.1 libmagic1 1:5.41-3ubuntu0.1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6359-1
CVE-2022-48554
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Package Information
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/file/1:5.41-3ubuntu0.1