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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2018.1937 libsoup vulnerability 4 July 2018 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: libsoup Publisher: Ubuntu Operating System: Ubuntu Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2018-12910 Original Bulletin: http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3701-1 - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- ========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3701-1 July 03, 2018 libsoup2.4 vulnerability ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS - - Ubuntu 17.10 - - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS - - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Summary: libsoup could be made to crash if it received a specially crafted input. Software Description: - - libsoup2.4: HTTP client/server library for GNOME Details: It was discovered that libsoup incorrectly handled certain cookie requests. An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS: libsoup2.4-1 2.62.1-1ubuntu0.1 Ubuntu 17.10: libsoup2.4-1 2.60.1-1ubuntu0.1 Ubuntu 16.04 LTS: libsoup2.4-1 2.52.2-1ubuntu0.3 Ubuntu 14.04 LTS: libsoup2.4-1 2.44.2-1ubuntu2.3 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: Â https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3701-1 Â CVE-2018-12910 Package Information: Â https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libsoup2.4/2.62.1-1ubuntu0.1 Â https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libsoup2.4/2.60.1-1ubuntu0.1 Â https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libsoup2.4/2.52.2-1ubuntu0.3 Â https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libsoup2.4/2.44.2-1ubuntu2.3 - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au and we will forward your request to the appropriate person. NOTE: Third Party Rights This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. 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