QID 356349

Date Published: 2023-10-18

QID 356349: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for libssh2 : AL2012-2023-452

Package updates are available for Amazon Linux that fix the following vulnerabilities:
CVE-2020-22218:
An issue was discovered in function _libssh2_packet_add in libssh2 1.10.0 allows attackers to access out of bounds memory.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate software updates.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 356349

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    AL2012-2023-452 Amazon Linux Bare Metal URL Logo docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/install-updates.html