Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2024.6944.2
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-6944-2)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'curl' package(s) announced via the USN-6944-2 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'curl' package(s) announced via the USN-6944-2 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: USN-6944-1 fixed CVE-2024-7264 for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. This update provides the corresponding fix for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Original advisory details: Dov Murik discovered that curl incorrectly handled parsing ASN.1 Generalized Time fields. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause curl to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly obtain sensitive memory contents. Affected Software/OS: 'curl' package(s) on Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 7.8 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-7264
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