QID 355874

QID 355874: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for libqb : ALAS2023-2023-294

Log_blackbox.c in libqb before 2.0.8 allows a buffer overflow via long log messages because the header size is not considered. (
( CVE-2023-39976)



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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 Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2023-2023-294 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2023-2023-294 amazon linux 2023 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2023/ALAS-2023-294.html