QID 352276

Date Published: 2021-05-13

QID 352276: Amazon Linux Security Update for busybox: ALAS-2021-1496

<DIV> Issue Overview:

decompress_gunzip.c in BusyBox through 1.32.1 mishandles the error bit on the huft_build result pointer, with a resultant invalid free or segmentation fault, via malformed gzip data. (CVE-2021-28831 )

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Allows unauthorized disclosure of information; allows unauthorized modification; allows disruption of service.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate software updates.

Vendor References

ALAS-2021-1496 - alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2021-1496.html

CVEs related to QID 352276

CVE-2021-28831 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
ALAS-2021-1496	Amazon Linux		alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2021-1496.html

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