USN-7537-2
net-tools regression
USN-7537-1 fixed a vulnerability in net-tools that caused a regression. This update fixes the problem.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that net-tools incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possible use this issue to cause a crash or execute arbitrary code.
What each source reports
OSV No score
net-tools regression
USN-7537-1 fixed a vulnerability in net-tools that caused a regression. This update fixes the problem.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that net-tools incorrectly handled certain inputs. An attacker could possible use this issue to cause a crash or execute arbitrary code.
- Record
USN-7537-2- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
net-toolsUbuntu:20.04:LTS |
before 1.60+git20180626.aebd88e-1ubuntu1.3, plus listed versions 1.60+git20180626.aebd88e-1ubuntu11.60+git20180626.aebd88e-1ubuntu1.1 |
1.60+git20180626.aebd88e-1ubuntu1.3 |
net-toolsUbuntu:22.04:LTS |
before 1.60+git20181103.0eebece-1ubuntu5.4, plus listed versions 1.60+git20181103.0eebece-1ubuntu21.60+git20181103.0eebece-1ubuntu31.60+git20181103.0eebece-1ubuntu41.60+git20181103.0eebece-1ubuntu51.60+git20181103.0eebece-1ubuntu5.1 |
1.60+git20181103.0eebece-1ubuntu5.4 |
net-toolsUbuntu:24.04:LTS |
before 2.10-0.1ubuntu4.4, plus listed versions 2.10-0.1ubuntu32.10-0.1ubuntu42.10-0.1ubuntu4.1 |
2.10-0.1ubuntu4.4 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| first indexed | OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
USN-7537-2 is a vulnerability with no CVSS score yet in net-tools, published May 28, 2025. No source lists public exploit code. Fixed in net-tools 1.60+git20180626.aebd88e-1ubuntu1.3.