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A CUE security update has been released for Ubuntu Linux 23.10.



[USN-6423-2] CUE vulnerability


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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6423-2
October 17, 2023

libcue vulnerability
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A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:

Summary:

CUE could be made to execute arbitrary code if it received a specially
crafted file.

Software Description:

Details:

USN-6423-1 fixed a vulnerability in CUE. This update provides the
corresponding updates for Ubuntu 23.10.

Original advisory details:

It was discovered that CUE incorrectly handled certain files.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to expose sensitive
information or execute arbitrary code.

Update instructions:

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References:
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6423-2
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6423-1
CVE-2023-43641