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USN-8892-1: Ubuntu Pro for WSL vulnerability
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USN-8892-1: Ubuntu Pro for WSL vulnerability
Scope: Ubuntu. This update record adds version, fix and known-issue context. Its publication date is not a lifecycle boundary.
Summary
Darshan U discovered that Ubuntu Pro for WSL exposed the attach token in command-line arguments when enabling a subscription on a WSL instance. An attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information and gain unauthorized access to Ubuntu Pro repositories.
Improvements and security content
- Darshan U discovered that Ubuntu Pro for WSL exposed the attach token in command-line arguments when enabling a subscription on a WSL instance. An attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information and gain unauthorized access to Ubuntu Pro repositories.
Known issues
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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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