A security improvement was added to hibagent.. ========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6493-2 November 21, 2023 hibagent update ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro) - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro) Summary: A security improvement was added to hibagent. Software Description: - hibagent: Agent that triggers hibernation on EC2 instances Details: USN-6493-1 fixed a vulnerability in hibagent. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Original advisory details: On Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, the hibagent package has been updated to add IMDSv2 support, as IMDSv1 uses an insecure protocol and is no longer recommended. In addition, on all releases, hibagent has been updated to do nothing if ODH is configured. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro): hibagent 1.0.1-0ubuntu1.18.04.1+esm1 Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro): hibagent 1.0.1-0ubuntu1~16.04.1+esm1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6493-1 https://launchpad.net/bugs/ . A significant system patch boosts protection on Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04 LTS installations, elevating sleep mode functionality.. Hibagent Security Update, Ubuntu Update, Hibernation Support. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
A security improvement was added to hibagent.. ========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6493-1 November 21, 2023 hibagent update ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 23.10 - Ubuntu 23.04 - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Summary: A security improvement was added to hibagent. Software Description: - hibagent: Agent that triggers hibernation on EC2 instances Details: On Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, the hibagent package has been updated to add IMDSv2 support, as IMDSv1 uses an insecure protocol and is no longer recommended. In addition, on all releases, hibagent has been updated to do nothing if ODH is configured. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 23.10: hibagent 1.0.1+git20230216.9ac1209f7-0ubuntu1.23.10.1 Ubuntu 23.04: hibagent 1.0.1+git20230216.9ac1209f7-0ubuntu1.23.04.1 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS: hibagent 1.0.1-0ubuntu2.22.04.2 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: hibagent 1.0.1-0ubuntu1.20.04.2 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6493-1 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/hibagent/1.0.1+git20230216.9ac1209f7-0ubuntu1.23.04.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/hibagent/1.0.1-0ubuntu2.22.04.2 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/hibagent/1.0.1-0ubuntu1.20.04.2 . A critical security patch for hibagent in Ubuntu fortifies system resilience against threats. Discover additional information.. Hibagent Update, Ubuntu Security Notice, IMDSv2 Support, EC2 Hibernation Agent. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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