USN-8055-2: Evolution Data Server vulnerability

Publication date

1 June 2026

Overview

Evolution Data Server could be made to remove files.


Packages

Details

USN-8055-1 fixed a vulnerability in Evolution Data Server. This update
provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu
20.04 LTS.

Original advisory details:

It was discovered that Evolution Data Server incorrectly handled
removing local cache files. An attacker could possibly use this issue
to cause Evolution Data Server to remove arbitrary files.

USN-8055-1 fixed a vulnerability in Evolution Data Server. This update
provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu
20.04 LTS.

Original advisory details:

It was discovered that Evolution Data Server incorrectly handled
removing local cache files. An attacker could possibly use this issue
to cause Evolution Data Server to remove arbitrary files.

Update instructions

After a standard system update you need to restart your session to make all the necessary changes.

Learn more about how to get the fixes.

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

Ubuntu Release Package Version
20.04 LTS focal evolution-data-server –  3.36.5-0ubuntu1+esm1  
18.04 LTS bionic evolution-data-server –  3.28.5-0ubuntu0.18.04.3+esm1  

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