========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7466-1 April 28, 2025
kicad vulnerabilities ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Summary: KiCad could be made to crash or run programs if it opened a specially crafted file. Software Description: - kicad: Electronic schematic and PCB design software Details: It was discovered that KiCad incorrectly handled memory when opening malicious files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS kicad 5.1.5+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 Available with Ubuntu Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS kicad 4.0.7+dfsg1-1ubuntu2+esm1 Available with Ubuntu Pro In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7466-1 CVE-2022-23803, CVE-2022-23804, CVE-2022-23946, CVE-2022-23947
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