Packages
- net-tools - NET-3 networking toolkit
Details
USN-7537-1 fixed a vulnerability in net-tools that caused a regression.
This update fixes the problem.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that net-tools incorrectly handled certain inputs.
An attacker could possible use this issue to cause a crash or execute
arbitrary code.
USN-7537-1 fixed a vulnerability in net-tools that caused a regression.
This update fixes the problem.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that net-tools incorrectly handled certain inputs.
An attacker could possible use this issue to cause a crash or execute
arbitrary code.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.04 plucky | net-tools – 2.10-1.1ubuntu1.25.04.4 | ||
| 24.10 oracular | net-tools – 2.10-1.1ubuntu1.24.10.4 | ||
| 24.04 noble | net-tools – 2.10-0.1ubuntu4.4 | ||
| 22.04 jammy | net-tools – 1.60+git20181103.0eebece-1ubuntu5.4 | ||
| 20.04 focal | net-tools – 1.60+git20180626.aebd88e-1ubuntu1.3 | ||
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