QID 356203

Date Published: 2023-09-28

QID 356203: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for openssl-snapsafe : ALASOPENSSL-SNAPSAFE-2023-001

A flaw was found in openssl.
The issue in( CVE-2022-1292 did not find other places in the `c_rehash` script where it possibly passed the file names of certificates being hashed to a command executed through the shell.
Some operating systems distribute this script in a manner where it is automatically executed.
On these operating systems, this flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the script. (
( CVE-2022-2068)



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 Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALASOPENSSL-SNAPSAFE-2023-001 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 356203

    CVE-2022-2068 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALASOPENSSL-SNAPSAFE-2023-001 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALASOPENSSL-SNAPSAFE-2023-001.html
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