QID 352478

Date Published: 2021-07-14

QID 352478: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for graphviz: ALAS-2021-1513

<DIV ID="issue_overview"> a flaw was found in graphviz.
A wrong assumption in record_init function leads to an off-by-one write in parse_reclbl function, allowing an attacker who can provide graph input to potentially execute code when the label of a node is invalid and shorter than two characters.
The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability. (
cve-2020-18032 ) </DIV>

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS-2021-1513 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
    ALAS-2021-1513 Amazon Linux URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2021-1513.html