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USN-8832-1: Booth vulnerability
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PUBLISHER UPDATE · USN-8832-1
USN-8832-1 release notes and known issues
USN-8832-1: Booth vulnerability
Scope: Ubuntu. This update record adds version, fix and known-issue context. Its publication date is not a lifecycle boundary.
Summary
It was discovered that Booth did not properly validate message authentication codes under certain circumstances. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass authentication.
Improvements and security content
- It was discovered that Booth did not properly validate message authentication codes under certain circumstances. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass authentication.
Known issues
Publisher statementNot stated. The verified publisher record does not contain a known-issues statement.
Affected products and versions
Products
- Ubuntu
Affected versions
- See the official publisher source for applicability.
Fixed versions or updates
- No fixed version is stated in this record.
Recommended action
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