Ubuntu update for Lua
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-6706 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
lua5.3 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Heap use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU17229
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6706
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a geap use-after-free error in lua_upvaluejoin in lapi.c. A remote attacker who is able to trigger a debug.upvaluejoin call in which the arguments have certain relationships can cause the service to crash.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
- Ubuntu 18.10
- lua5.3 - 5.3.3-1ubuntu0.18.10.1
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
- lua5.3 - 5.3.3-1ubuntu0.18.04.1
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- lua5.3 - 5.3.1-1ubuntu2.1
lua5.3 (Ubuntu package): 5.3.1-1 - 5.3.3-1.1build1
External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
