QID 354722

Date Published: 2023-02-07

QID 354722: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for util-linux : ALAS2-2023-1920

** disputed ** an integer overflow in util-linux through 2.37.1 can potentially cause a buffer overflow if an attacker were able to use system resources in a way that leads to a large number in the /proc/sysvipc/sem file.
Note: this is unexploitable in gnu c library environments, and possibly in all realistic environments. (
( CVE-2021-37600)

Note: The preceding description block is extracted directly from the security advisory. Using automation, we have attempted to clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.

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

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Low - 1.2 severity.

Solution

Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2023-1920 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.

Vendor References

ALAS2-2023-1920 - alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2023-1920.html

CVEs related to QID 354722

CVE-2021-37600 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
ALAS2-2023-1920	amazon linux 2		alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2023-1920.html

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