QID 355206

Date Published: 2023-05-29

QID 355206: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for gnupg2 : ALAS2023-2023-087

A vulnerability was found in gnupg.
This issue occurs due to an escape detection loop at the write_status_text_and_buffer() function in g10/cpr.c.
This flaw allows a malicious actor to bypass access control. (
( CVE-2022-34903)



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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 - 6.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.8 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2023-2023-087 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 355206

    CVE-2022-34903 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2023-2023-087 amazon linux 2023 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2023/ALAS-2023-087.html
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