Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2024.6718.2
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-6718-2)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'curl' package(s) announced via the USN-6718-2 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'curl' package(s) announced via the USN-6718-2 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: USN-6718-1 fixed a vulnerability in curl. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that curl incorrectly handled memory when limiting the amount of headers when HTTP/2 server push is allowed. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause curl to consume resources, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2024-2398) Affected Software/OS: 'curl' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 5.0 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-2398 https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2D44YLAUFJU6BZ4XFG2FYV7SBKXB5IZ6/ https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GMD6UYKCCRCYETWQZUJ65ZRFULT6SHLI/ issue https://hackerone.com/reports/2402845 json https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2024-2398.json www https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2024-2398.html http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/27/3
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