Ubuntu update for ldb



Published: 2023-04-03
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-0614
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU74179

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0614

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient patch for vulnerability #VU14335 (CVE-2018-10919). A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected package ldb to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04 - 22.04

libldb2 (Ubuntu package): before 2:2.4.4-0ubuntu0.22.04.2

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5992-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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