==========================================================================
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6781-1
May 21, 2024

libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl vulnerability
==========================================================================

A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:

- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

Summary:

Spreadsheet::ParseExcel could possibly run commands if it processed a 
specially crafted file.

Software Description:
- libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl: Perl module to access information from 
Excel Spreadsheets

Details:

Le Dinh Hai discovered that Spreadsheet::ParseExcel was passing 
unvalidated input from a file into a string-type "eval". An attacker 
could craft a malicious file to achieve arbitrary code execution.

Update instructions:

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

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl 0.6500-1.1ubuntu0.1

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl 0.6500-1ubuntu0.20.04.1

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl 0.6500-1ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1
Available with Ubuntu Pro

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl 0.6500-1ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm1
Available with Ubuntu Pro

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl 0.5800-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
Available with Ubuntu Pro

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

References:
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6781-1
CVE-2023-7101

Package Information:
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl/0.6500-1.1ubuntu0.1
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl/0.6500-1ubuntu0.20.04.1

Ubuntu 6781-1: Spreadsheet::ParseExcel Security Advisory Updates

May 21, 2024
Spreadsheet::ParseExcel could possibly run commands if it processed a specially crafted file.

Summary

A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Summary: Spreadsheet::ParseExcel could possibly run commands if it processed a specially crafted file. Software Description: - libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl: Perl module to access information from Excel Spreadsheets Details: Le Dinh Hai discovered that Spreadsheet::ParseExcel was passing unvalidated input from a file into a string-type "eval". An attacker could craft a malicious file to achieve arbitrary code execution.

Update Instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl 0.6500-1.1ubuntu0.1 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl 0.6500-1ubuntu0.20.04.1 Ubuntu 18.04 LTS libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl 0.6500-1ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1 Available with Ubuntu Pro Ubuntu 16.04 LTS libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl 0.6500-1ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm1 Available with Ubuntu Pro Ubuntu 14.04 LTS libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl 0.5800-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 Available with Ubuntu Pro In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6781-1

CVE-2023-7101

Severity
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6781-1

Package Information

https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl/0.6500-1.1ubuntu0.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libspreadsheet-parseexcel-perl/0.6500-1ubuntu0.20.04.1

Related News

The End of the Road for Linux 6.11: A Call to Upgrade to Kernel 6.12
3 - 5 min read
The Linux kernel community recently issued an EOL announcement regarding the 6.11 kernel series, urging sysadmins to upgrade quickly to 6.12 . This
A Linux Admin
3 - 6 min read
As 2025 approaches, we Linux admins are facing new and often unseen cloud-native security obstacles. While skilled at mitigating known risks,
Leveraging Insights from the Linux Foundation
3 - 5 min read
The Linux Foundation's recent Census III report provides critical insights for Linux administrators, information security professionals, and anyone
Chrome 131 Released: Emergency Security Update Fixes Over a Dozen Significant Vulns
3 - 6 min read
Google recently unveiled a critical security update to their popular web browser, Google Chrome, addressing over a dozen significant security
From Wayland Fixes to Security Boosts: Examining Qt 6.8.1
3 - 6 min read
The recent Qt 6.8.1 release brings significant updates and improvements, strengthening its reputation as a secure and reliable application
Exploring Arch Linux 2024.12.01: Security Implications & Notable Enhancements for Linux Admins
3 - 6 min read
The Arch Linux 2024.12.01 ISO release marks an impressive milestone, offering cutting-edge updates that enhance functionality, streamline
Deck the Halls with Enhanced Security: Linux Kernel 6.13
3 - 5 min read
As Linux admins and infosec professionals prepare for the holiday season, there's much cause for celebration this year! Linus Torvalds recently made
Lessons from Bootkitty: Securing Linux Systems Against UEFI Intrusions
3 - 5 min read
New Linux security threats mark critical junctures that challenge existing policies and test security protocols to their limit. One such milestone

Get the Latest News & Insights

Sign up to get the latest security news affecting Linux and open source delivered straight to your inbox.

© 2024 Guardian Digital, Inc All Rights Reserved