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Ubuntu 22.04 LTS: 6753-1 Severe Vulnerability in CryptoJS

CryptoJS could be made to expose sensitive information.. ========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6753-1 April 25, 2024 cryptojs vulnerability ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro) - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro) - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro) Summary: CryptoJS could be made to expose sensitive information. Software Description: - cryptojs: collection of cryptographic algorithms implemented in JavaScript Details: Thomas Neil James Shadwell discovered that CryptoJS was using an insecure cryptographic default configuration. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to expose sensitive information. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro): libjs-cryptojs 3.1.2+dfsg-3ubuntu0.22.04.1~esm1 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: libjs-cryptojs 3.1.2+dfsg-2ubuntu0.20.04.1 Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro): libjs-cryptojs 3.1.2+dfsg-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1 Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro): libjs-cryptojs 3.1.2+dfsg-2ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6753-1 CVE-2023-46233 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cryptojs/3.1.2+dfsg-2ubuntu0.20.04.1 . CryptoJS Security Alert USN-7890-2 highlights a vulnerability revealing confidential data across various Ubuntu versions.. CryptoJS, Ubuntu Security, Info Exposure, Software Update. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Apr 25, 2024 •Critical Ubuntu