Ubuntu Security Notice 5110-1 - It was discovered that Ardour incorrectly handled certain XML files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash or execute arbitrary code.
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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5110-1
October 18, 2021
ardour vulnerability
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A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Summary:
Ardour could be made to crash or possibly arbitrary code execute if
it received a specially crafted XML file.
Software Description:
- ardour: the digital audio workstation
Details:
It was discovered that Ardour incorrectly handled certain XML files.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash or execute
arbitrary code.
Update instructions:
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS:
ardour 1:5.12.0-3ubuntu4.1
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS:
ardour 1:5.12.0-3ubuntu0.1
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References:
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5110-1
CVE-2020-22617
Package Information:
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ardour/1:5.12.0-3ubuntu4.1
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ardour/1:5.12.0-3ubuntu0.1