QID 160979

Date Published: 2023-10-16

QID 160979: Oracle Enterprise Linux Security Update for busybox (ELSA-2023-5178)

Oracle Enterprise Linux has released a security update for busybox security and bug fix update to fix the vulnerabilities.
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Successful exploitation allows an attacker to compromise the system.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    To resolve this issue, upgrade to the latest packages which contain a patch.Refer to Oracle Enterprise Linux advisory below for updates and patch information:

    ELSA-2023-5178
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ELSA-2023-5178 Oracle Linux URL Logo linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2023-5178.html