QID 354124

Date Published: 2022-12-08

QID 354124: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for e2fsprogs : ALAS2-2022-1884

An out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability was found in e2fsprogs.
This issue leads to a segmentation fault and possibly arbitrary code execution via a specially crafted filesystem. (
( CVE-2022-1304)



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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 High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2022-1884 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2022-1884 Amazon Linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2022-1884.html