USN-5234-1: Byobu vulnerability

Releases

• Ubuntu 16.04 ESM

Packages

• byobu - text window manager, shell multiplexer, integrated DevOps environ

Details

Sander Bos discovered that Byobu incorrectly handled certain Apport data.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to expose sensitive information.

Update instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

Ubuntu 16.04

• byobu - 5.106-0ubuntu1+esm1
  Available with Ubuntu Pro

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References

• CVE-2019-7306