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Debian: DSA-4483-1 High: LibreOffice Code Execution Risks

Two security issues have been discovered in LibreOffice: CVE-2019-9848 . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA512 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-4483-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff July 16, 2019 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : libreoffice CVE ID : CVE-2019-9848 CVE-2019-9849 Two security issues have been discovered in LibreOffice: CVE-2019-9848 Nils Emmerich discovered that malicious documents could execute arbitrary Python code via LibreLogo. CVE-2019-9849 Matei Badanoiu discovered that the stealth mode did not apply to bullet graphics. For the oldstable distribution (stretch), these problems have been fixed in version 1:5.2.7-1+deb9u9. For the stable distribution (buster), these problems have been fixed in version 1:6.1.5-3+deb10u2. We recommend that you upgrade your libreoffice packages. For the detailed security status of libreoffice please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/libreoffice Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Critical vulnerabilities identified in LibreOffice necessitate immediate action from Debian users to safeguard their files.. LiberOffice Security Patch, Debian Security Advisory, Code Execution Risk. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Jul 16, 2019 Important Debian
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Ubuntu 14.04 LTS USN-2909-2: Graphics Issue Regression Fix

USN-2909-1 introduced a regression in the Ubuntu 14.10 Linux kernelbackported to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2909-2 February 27, 2016 linux-lts-utopic regression ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Summary: USN-2909-1 introduced a regression in the Ubuntu 14.10 Linux kernel backported to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Software Description: - linux-lts-utopic: Linux hardware enablement kernel from Utopic for Trusty Details: USN-2909-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu 14.10 Linux kernel backported to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. An incorrect locking fix caused a regression that broke graphics displays for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS guests running the Ubuntu 14.10 backport kernel within VMWare virtual machines. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: halfdog discovered that OverlayFS, when mounting on top of a FUSE mount, incorrectly propagated file attributes, including setuid. A local unprivileged attacker could use this to gain privileges. (CVE-2016-1576) halfdog discovered that OverlayFS in the Linux kernel incorrectly propagated security sensitive extended attributes, such as POSIX ACLs. A local unprivileged attacker could use this to gain privileges. (CVE-2016-1575) It was discovered that the Linux kernel's Filesystem in Userspace (FUSE) implementation did not handle initial zero length segments properly. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (unkillable task). (CVE-2015-8785) Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS: linux-image-3.16.0-62-generic 3.16.0-62.83~14.04.1 linux-image-3.16.0-62-generic-lpae 3.16.0-62.83~14.04.1 linux-image-3.16.0-62-lowlatency 3.16.0-62.83~14.04.1 linux-image-3.16.0-62-powerpc-e500mc 3.16.0-62.83~14.04.1 linux-image-3.16.0-62-powerpc-smp 3.16.0-62.83~14.04.1 linux-image-3.16.0-62-powerpc64-emb 3.16.0-62.83~14.04.1 linux-image-3.16.0-62-powerpc64-smp 3.16.0-62.83~14.04.1 After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2909-2 https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2909-1 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1548587 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-lts-utopic/3.16.0-62.83~14.04.1 . Ubuntu 14.04 LTS experiences graphics problems in VMWare due to Linux kernel regression. Apply update for a fix.. Kernel Update, Ubuntu Graphics, Security Fix, Linux Regression. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Feb 27, 2016 Critical Ubuntu
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Ubuntu 14.04 LTS: USN-2910-2 Critical Kernel Regression Issue

USN-2910-1 introduced a regression in the Ubuntu 15.04 Linux kernel backported to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2910-2 February 27, 2016 linux-lts-vivid regression ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Summary: USN-2910-1 introduced a regression in the Ubuntu 15.04 Linux kernel backported to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Software Description: - linux-lts-vivid: Linux hardware enablement kernel from Vivid for Trusty Details: USN-2910-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu 15.04 Linux kernel backported to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. An incorrect locking fix caused a regression that broke graphics displays for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS guests running the Ubuntu 15.04 backport kernel within VMWare virtual machines. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: halfdog discovered that OverlayFS, when mounting on top of a FUSE mount, incorrectly propagated file attributes, including setuid. A local unprivileged attacker could use this to gain privileges. (CVE-2016-1576) halfdog discovered that OverlayFS in the Linux kernel incorrectly propagated security sensitive extended attributes, such as POSIX ACLs. A local unprivileged attacker could use this to gain privileges. (CVE-2016-1575) It was discovered that the Linux kernel keyring subsystem contained a race between read and revoke operations. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2015-7550) 郭永刚 discovered that the Linux kernel networking implementation did not validate protocol identifiers for certain protocol families, A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain administrative privileges. (CVE-2015-8543) Dmitry Vyukov discovered that the pptp implementation in theLinux kernel did not verify an address length when setting up a socket. A local attacker could use this to craft an application that exposed sensitive information from kernel memory. (CVE-2015-8569) David Miller discovered that the Bluetooth implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly validate the socket address length for Synchronous Connection-Oriented (SCO) sockets. A local attacker could use this to expose sensitive information. (CVE-2015-8575) It was discovered that the Linux kernel's Filesystem in Userspace (FUSE) implementation did not handle initial zero length segments properly. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (unkillable task). (CVE-2015-8785) Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS: linux-image-3.19.0-51-generic 3.19.0-51.58~14.04.1 linux-image-3.19.0-51-generic-lpae 3.19.0-51.58~14.04.1 linux-image-3.19.0-51-lowlatency 3.19.0-51.58~14.04.1 linux-image-3.19.0-51-powerpc-e500mc 3.19.0-51.58~14.04.1 linux-image-3.19.0-51-powerpc-smp 3.19.0-51.58~14.04.1 linux-image-3.19.0-51-powerpc64-emb 3.19.0-51.58~14.04.1 linux-image-3.19.0-51-powerpc64-smp 3.19.0-51.58~14.04.1 After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2910-2 https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2910-1 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1548587 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-lts-vivid/3.19.0-51.58~14.04.1 . Solution for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS issue resulting from USN-2910-1 impacting visuals on VMWare. Apply the update immediately!. Ubuntu Security, Linux Kernel Patch, Regression Fix. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Feb 27, 2016 Critical Ubuntu
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Ubuntu 14.04: USN-2908-5 Moderate: Kernel Regression Graphics Fix

USN-2908-2 introduced a regression in the Ubuntu 15.10 Linux kernelbackported to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2908-5 February 27, 2016 linux-lts-wily regression ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Summary: USN-2908-2 introduced a regression in the Ubuntu 15.10 Linux kernel backported to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Software Description: - linux-lts-wily: Linux hardware enablement kernel from Wily for Trusty Details: USN-2908-2 fixed vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu 15.10 Linux kernel backported to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. An incorrect locking fix caused a regression that broke graphics displays for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS guests running the Ubuntu 15.10 backport kernel within VMWare virtual machines. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: halfdog discovered that OverlayFS, when mounting on top of a FUSE mount, incorrectly propagated file attributes, including setuid. A local unprivileged attacker could use this to gain privileges. (CVE-2016-1576) halfdog discovered that OverlayFS in the Linux kernel incorrectly propagated security sensitive extended attributes, such as POSIX ACLs. A local unprivileged attacker could use this to gain privileges. (CVE-2016-1575) It was discovered that the Linux kernel did not properly enforce rlimits for file descriptors sent over UNIX domain sockets. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2013-4312) It was discovered that the Linux kernel's Filesystem in Userspace (FUSE) implementation did not handle initial zero length segments properly. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (unkillable task). (CVE-2015-8785) Andy Lutomirski discovered a race condition in the Linux kernel's translation lookaside buffer (TLB) handling of flush events. A local attacker coulduse this to cause a denial of service or possibly leak sensitive information. (CVE-2016-2069) Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS: linux-image-4.2.0-30-generic 4.2.0-30.36~14.04.1 linux-image-4.2.0-30-generic-lpae 4.2.0-30.36~14.04.1 linux-image-4.2.0-30-lowlatency 4.2.0-30.36~14.04.1 linux-image-4.2.0-30-powerpc-e500mc 4.2.0-30.36~14.04.1 linux-image-4.2.0-30-powerpc-smp 4.2.0-30.36~14.04.1 linux-image-4.2.0-30-powerpc64-emb 4.2.0-30.36~14.04.1 linux-image-4.2.0-30-powerpc64-smp 4.2.0-30.36~14.04.1 After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2908-5 https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2908-1 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1548587 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-lts-wily/4.2.0-30.36~14.04.1 . Addresses regression issues in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS kernel caused by enhancements introduced in Ubuntu 15.10. Vital for maintaining system reliability and safeguarding against vulnerabilities.. Linux Kernel Updates, Ubuntu Security, Regression Fixes, Software Improvements. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Feb 27, 2016 Ubuntu
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Ubuntu 15.10 USN-2908-4 Critical: Linux Kernel Graphics Issue Fix

USN-2908-1 introduced a regression in the Linux kernel.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2908-4 February 26, 2016 linux regression ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 15.10 Summary: USN-2908-1 introduced a regression in the Linux kernel. Software Description: - linux: Linux kernel Details: USN-2908-1 fixed vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Ubuntu 15.10. An incorrect locking fix caused a regression that broke graphics displays for Ubuntu 15.10 guests running within VMWare virtual machines. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: halfdog discovered that OverlayFS, when mounting on top of a FUSE mount, incorrectly propagated file attributes, including setuid. A local unprivileged attacker could use this to gain privileges. (CVE-2016-1576) halfdog discovered that OverlayFS in the Linux kernel incorrectly propagated security sensitive extended attributes, such as POSIX ACLs. A local unprivileged attacker could use this to gain privileges. (CVE-2016-1575) It was discovered that the Linux kernel did not properly enforce rlimits for file descriptors sent over UNIX domain sockets. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2013-4312) It was discovered that the Linux kernel's Filesystem in Userspace (FUSE) implementation did not handle initial zero length segments properly. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service (unkillable task). (CVE-2015-8785) Andy Lutomirski discovered a race condition in the Linux kernel's translation lookaside buffer (TLB) handling of flush events. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service or possibly leak sensitive information. (CVE-2016-2069) Update instructions: The problem can be corrected byupdating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 15.10: linux-image-4.2.0-30-generic 4.2.0-30.36 linux-image-4.2.0-30-generic-lpae 4.2.0-30.36 linux-image-4.2.0-30-lowlatency 4.2.0-30.36 linux-image-4.2.0-30-powerpc-e500mc 4.2.0-30.36 linux-image-4.2.0-30-powerpc-smp 4.2.0-30.36 linux-image-4.2.0-30-powerpc64-emb 4.2.0-30.36 linux-image-4.2.0-30-powerpc64-smp 4.2.0-30.36 After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2908-4 https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2908-1 https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1548587 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/4.2.0-30.36 . On March 15, 2021, USN-4652-1 addresses a significant vulnerability in the Linux kernel impacting Ubuntu 20.04 instances.. Linux Kernel Update, Ubuntu Security Notice, Graphics Display Issue, Local Attack Risks. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Feb 26, 2016 Critical Ubuntu
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