Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.artful:def:20178283000
Revision Date:2017-04-26Version:1
Title:CVE-2017-8283 on Ubuntu 17.10 (artful) - negligible.
Description:dpkg-source in dpkg 1.3.0 through 1.18.23 is able to use a non-GNU patch program and does not offer a protection mechanism for blank-indented diff hunks, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a crafted Debian source package, as demonstrated by use of dpkg-source on NetBSD.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2017-8283
Platform(s):Ubuntu 17.10
Product(s):
Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 17.10 (artful) is installed.
  • AND The 'dpkg' package in artful is affected and needs fixing.
  • BACK