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Ubuntu HSQLDB Important File Overwrite Issue CVE-2023-1183 USN-8735

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HSQLDB could be made to overwrite files. Software Description: - hsqldb1.8.0: Java SQL database engine Details: It was discovered that HSQLDB incorrectly handled specially crafted database files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to overwrite arbitrary files.

HSQLDB could be made to overwrite files.

Software Description:

- hsqldb1.8.0: Java SQL database engine

It was discovered that HSQLDB incorrectly handled specially crafted

database files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to overwrite

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS libhsqldb1.8.0-java 1.8.0.10+dfsg-11+deb12u1build0.22.04.1 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS libhsqldb1.8.0-java 1.8.0.10+dfsg-10ubuntu0.20.04.1~esm1 Available with Ubuntu Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS libhsqldb1.8.0-java 1.8.0.10+dfsg-10~18.04ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1 Available with Ubuntu Pro Ubuntu 16.04 LTS libhsqldb1.8.0-java 1.8.0.10+dfsg-6ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm1 Available with Ubuntu Pro In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

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HSQLDB Vulnerability Allows File Overwrite in Ubuntu Systems A vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-1183 affects the HSQLDB Java SQL database engine, allowing attackers to overwrite arbitrary files by exploiting improperly handled database files. This issue impacts multiple Ubuntu LTS versions, including 22.04, 20.04, 18.04, and 16.04. Users are urged to update their systems to the patched versions to mitigate this risk. The vulnerability was published on July 10, 2023, and is now addressed in the latest security updates. Ubuntu Pro users are particularly advised to apply these updates to maintain security compliance. The threat is significant due to the potential for arbitrary file overwrites, which could lead to further exploitation. A standard system update will implement the necessary changes to secure affected systems. 2 sources 46

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