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USN-8858-1: Authen::SASL vulnerability

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Ubuntu has published an update for the Authen::SASL Perl authentication library. The detailed advisory says inadequate validation of login attempts could allow unauthorized access and lists fixed packages across several Ubuntu LTS releases. Some older-release fixes require Ubuntu Pro or Legacy Support; the release-specific package table identifies the applicable update.

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