Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2025.7472.1
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-7472-1)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'micropython' package(s) announced via the USN-7472-1 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'micropython' package(s) announced via the USN-7472-1 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: Junwha Hong and Wonil Jang discovered that Micropython incorrectly handled the length of a buffer in mp_vfs_umount, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-8946) Junwha Hong and Wonil Jang discovered that Micropython incorrectly handled memory, leading to a use-after-free vulnerability under certain circumstances. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-8947) It was discovered that Middleware USB Host MCU Component incorrectly handled memory, leading to a buffer overflow vulnerability, If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2021-42553) Affected Software/OS: 'micropython' package(s) on Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 24.10. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 10.0 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2021-42553 https://github.com/STMicroelectronics/stm32_mw_usb_host/pull/4 https://github.com/STMicroelectronics/stm32_mw_usb_host Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-8946 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-8947
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