QID 198671

Date Published: 2022-02-22

QID 198671: Ubuntu Security Notification for Expat Vulnerabilities (USN-5288-1)

Expat incorrectly handled certain files.

An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash orexecute arbitrary code.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 9 severity.
  • Solution
    Refer to Ubuntu security advisory USN-5288-1 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    USN-5288-1 Ubuntu Linux URL Logo ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5288-1