USN-3623-1: ubuntu-release-upgrader vulnerability
ubuntu-release-upgrader vulnerability
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 17.10
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Summary
ubuntu-release-upgrader incorrectly opened as browser as an administrator.
Software Description
- ubuntu-release-upgrader - manage release upgrades
Details
It was discovered that ubuntu-release-upgrader did not correctly drop permissions before opening a browser to view the release notes. This update fixes the issue.
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
- Ubuntu 17.10
- python3-distupgrade - 1:17.10.11
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- python3-distupgrade - 1:16.04.25
- Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
- python3-distupgrade - 1:0.220.10
To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades.
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References
from Ubuntu Security Notices https://ift.tt/2GHSXds