QID 352394

Date Published: 2021-06-24

QID 352394: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for lasso: ALAS2-2021-1660

<DIV ID="issue_overview"> an xml signature wrapping (xsw) vulnerability was found in lasso.
This flaw allows an attacker to modify a valid saml response to include an unsigned saml assertion, which may be used to impersonate another valid user recognized by the service using lasso.
The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as service availability. (
cve-2021-28091 ) </DIV>

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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
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2021-1660 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2021-1660 Amazon Linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2021-1660.html