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Unscored USN-3623-1 0 CVEs

ubuntu-release-upgrader vulnerability

Published Apr 9, 2018 · Updated Feb 10, 2026

Summary

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.

Fixed packages 2

ReleasePackageFixed in
Ubuntu · 14.04 LTS 14.04:LTS ubuntu-release-upgrader 1:0.220.10
Ubuntu · 16.04 LTS 16.04:LTS ubuntu-release-upgrader 1:16.04.25

References

  • report
    https://launchpad.net/bugs/1174007