QID 356253

Date Published: 2023-09-28

QID 356253: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for python38 : ALASPYTHON3.8-2023-004

The keccak xkcp sha-3 reference implementation before fdc6fef has an integer overflow and resultant buffer overflow that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or eliminate expected cryptographic properties.
This occurs in the sponge function interface. (
( CVE-2022-37454)



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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: ALASPYTHON3.8-2023-004 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALASPYTHON3.8-2023-004 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALASPYTHON3.8-2023-004.html