Packages
- nss - Network Security Service library
Details
USN-8071-1 fixed a vulnerability in nss. This update provides the
corresponding fix for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS,
and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that NSS incorrectly handled memory when performing
certain GHASH operations. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause
NSS to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute
arbitrary code.
USN-8071-1 fixed a vulnerability in nss. This update provides the
corresponding fix for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS,
and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that NSS incorrectly handled memory when performing
certain GHASH operations. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause
NSS to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.04 LTS focal | libnss3 – 2:3.98-0ubuntu0.20.04.2+esm1 | ||
| 18.04 LTS bionic | libnss3 – 2:3.35-2ubuntu2.16+esm1 | ||
| 16.04 LTS xenial | libnss3 – 2:3.28.4-0ubuntu0.16.04.14+esm5 | ||
| 14.04 LTS trusty | libnss3 – 2:3.28.4-0ubuntu0.14.04.5+esm13 | ||
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