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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2018.1956 [USN-3704-1] devscripts vulnerability 6 July 2018 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: devscripts Publisher: Ubuntu Operating System: Ubuntu Linux variants Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2018-13043 Original Bulletin: http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3704-1 - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- ========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3704-1 July 05, 2018 devscripts vulnerability ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS - - Ubuntu 17.10 Summary: devscripts could be made to run arbitrary code if it received a specially crafted YAML file. Software Description: - - devscripts: scripts to make the life of a Debian Package maintainer easier Details: It was discovered that devscripts incorrectly handled certain YAML files. An attacker could possibly use this to execute arbitrary code. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS: devscripts 2.17.12ubuntu1.1 Ubuntu 17.10: devscripts 2.17.9ubuntu0.1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3704-1 CVE-2018-13043 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/devscripts/2.17.12ubuntu1.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/devscripts/2.17.9ubuntu0.1 - --------------------------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. As AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control over its content. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin. It may not be updated when updates to the original are made. If downloading at a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current. Contact information for the authors of the original document is included in the Security Bulletin above. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact them directly. Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from: https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iQIVAwUBWz7QOGaOgq3Tt24GAQhxWxAAg+3vV2jm9Uc5erUY4/scBcyHx++SaiYl A1hJ3+nAqNLUmgrNZ275w8FJkFi3OgFicRde+B4vxcIt4OPSHFjX9m367w5wbz6/ eg/i790SVg1vFaRSVj2PcY8JldjUmc6d/JmChP1x4PCAzAImLvZuobJ5pHcVR+87 nmY8PzDefqLaiKgCT2cdIX+dqFq8iZ9WqHcuJw+dcjELFLVlOhdZBR3kTosLWzqD EZPYOfLkp7xmOEqIQVKmgK0IMcoLhQmtOMWDn6xvqADSKJCej+bJs7gc3NHP4QOU lJCL5wqrcP9QzqK5+1TYgISf2002GWhSvAHYtxTm0TW4XxqQb8ahtI0RVhQDW3x8 swmxbnppKQK+n8SXSD+s9M7W483npEDc+FFDyewm4DLLgcYzLBQb359E6ah4JfAw FD+fgac/NfOrl+lGBhchKMbiK/XiS4uAyfSNpthoFeob0iarH1pCJ0vqS3ciDyvj WIsdbdL0cw5Iw3pWGBO/Inml+qW5AsmCy46iA3BGDGxvRdtTEqfGPmAvLItLNfpo ROzMGkFJpJJ8c1cB8YWKokYUU1reOBBPQaSHoBspDFRaS8la8PXG+T2OfcEk1GCZ oOgCgm9neyZBfAgQHc0yTvX8Nd15wH85yjiSJzIxa2yBEAu7mqAtaSYc/XY7M9GL y5HjYFy9id0= =JPMQ -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----