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Ubuntu 20.04 & 18.04: 7466-1 moderate KiCad denial of service

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Calendar Grey April 28, 2025
Dist Ubuntu Esm H88
The latest patch for KiCad on Ubuntu rectifies vulnerabilities that might result in unexpected crashes or unauthorized command execution.
KiCad could be made to crash or run programs if it opened a specially crafted file.

Summary

KiCad could be made to crash or run programs if it opened a specially

crafted file.

Software Description:

- kicad: Electronic schematic and PCB design software

Details:

It was discovered that KiCad incorrectly handled memory when opening

malicious files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a

denial of service or execute arbitrary commands.

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Topics Covered

security advisory denial of service ubuntu program execution memory handling kicad

Update Instructions

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

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
   kicad                           5.1.5+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1
                                   Available with Ubuntu Pro

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
   kicad                           4.0.7+dfsg1-1ubuntu2+esm1
                                   Available with Ubuntu Pro

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

References

  https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7466-1

  CVE-2022-23803, CVE-2022-23804, CVE-2022-23946, CVE-2022-23947

Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7466-1

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Topics Covered

security advisory denial of service ubuntu program execution memory handling kicad

Package Information

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