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Ubuntu 16.04 LTS: USN-4652-1 Moderate: SniffIt Code Execution Threat

SniffIt could be made to crash or run programs as root if it opened a specially crafted file.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-4652-1 November 30, 2020 sniffit vulnerability ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Summary: SniffIt could be made to crash or run programs as root if it opened a specially crafted file. Software Description: - sniffit: packet sniffer and monitoring tool Details: It was discovered that SniffIt incorrectly handled certain configuration files. 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 16.04 LTS: sniffit 0.3.7.beta-19ubuntu0.1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4652-1 CVE-2014-5439 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/sniffit/0.3.7.beta-19ubuntu0.1 . Recent SniffIt flaw might enable cybercriminals to disrupt systems or run malicious code; ensure you update your Ubuntu 16.04 LTS for protection.. SniffIt Vulnerability, Code Execution Threat, Ubuntu Security Notice. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Nov 30, 2020 Ubuntu