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Ubuntu 14.04 ESM: USN-4142-2 Critical: e2fsprogs Arbitrary Code Execution

e2fsprogs could be made to execute arbitrary code if it is running in a crafted ext4 partition.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-4142-2 September 30, 2019 e2fsprogs vulnerability ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 14.04 ESM - Ubuntu 12.04 ESM Summary: e2fsprogs could be made to execute arbitrary code if it is running in a crafted ext4 partition. Software Description: - e2fsprogs: ext2/ext3/ext4 file system utilities Details: USN-4142-1 fixed a vulnerability in e2fsprogs. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. Original advisory details: It was discovered that e2fsprogs incorrectly handled certain ext4 partitions. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 14.04 ESM: e2fsprogs 1.42.9-3ubuntu1.3+esm1 Ubuntu 12.04 ESM: e2fsprogs 1.42-1ubuntu2.4 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4142-2 https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4142-1 CVE-2019-5094 . A flaw in e2fsprogs on Ubuntu may enable unauthorized code execution when executed within a specially designed ext4 partition. Ensure you update immediately!. Ubuntu Security, e2fsprogs Flaw, Arbitrary Code, Security Fix. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Sep 30, 2019 •Critical Ubuntu