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Ubuntu 23.10: USN-6423-2 Critical Libcue Arbitrary Code Execution

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Calendar Grey October 17, 2023
Dist Ubuntu Esm H88
A critical vulnerability permits unauthorized code execution through specially designed files. Patches for Ubuntu distributions are now released.
CUE could be made to execute arbitrary code if it received a specially crafted file.

Summary

CUE could be made to execute arbitrary code if it received a specially

crafted file.

Software Description:

Details:

USN-6423-1 fixed a vulnerability in CUE. This update provides the

corresponding updates for Ubuntu 23.10.

Original advisory details:

It was discovered that CUE incorrectly handled certain files.

An attacker could possibly use this issue to expose sensitive

information or execute arbitrary code.

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Update Instructions

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

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

References

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6423-1

CVE-2023-43641

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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6423-2

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