Ubuntu update for libice
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-2626 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-331 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system libice-dev (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component libice6 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Insufficient Entropy
EUVDB-ID: #VU32017
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2626
CWE-ID:
CWE-331 - Insufficient Entropy
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.
It was discovered that libICE before 1.0.9-8 used a weak entropy to generate keys. A local attacker could potentially use this flaw for session hijacking using the information available from the process list.
MitigationUpdate the affected package libice to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 16.04 - 18.04
libice-dev (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
libice6 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5744-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
