QID 354785

Date Published: 2023-03-08

QID 354785: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for cifs-utils : ALAS2-2023-1977

A stack-based buffer overflow issue was found in pifs-utils.
Parsing the mount.cifs ip command-line argument can lead to local attackers gaining root privileges. (
( CVE-2022-27239) a flaw was found in cifs-utils.
When verbose logging is enabled, invalid credentials file lines may be dumped to stderr.
This may lead to information disclosure in particular conditions when the credentials file given is sensitive and contains = signs. (
( CVE-2022-29869)



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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 - 7.2 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2023-1977 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 354785

    CVE-2022-27239 | CVE-2022-29869 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2023-1977 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2023-1977.html
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