QID 353986

Date Published: 2022-07-18

QID 353986: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for expat : ALAS2-2022-1809

In doprolog in xmlparse.c in expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.3, an integer overflow exists for m_groupsize. (
( CVE-2021-46143) addbinding in xmlparse.c in expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.3 has an integer overflow. (
( CVE-2022-22822) build_model in xmlparse.c in expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.3 has an integer overflow. (
( CVE-2022-22823) defineattribute in xmlparse.c in expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.3 has an integer overflow. (
( CVE-2022-22824) lookup in xmlparse.c in expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.3 has an integer overflow. (
( CVE-2022-22825) nextscaffoldpart in xmlparse.c in expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.3 has an integer overflow. (
( CVE-2022-22826) storeatts in xmlparse.c in expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.3 has an integer overflow. (
( CVE-2022-22827)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2022-1809 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2022-1809 Amazon Linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2022-1809.html