QID 356743

Date Published: 2023-12-05

QID 356743: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for zbar : ALAS-2023-1887

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the qr_reader_match_centers function of zbar 0.23.90.
Specially crafted qr codes may lead to information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution.
To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker can digitally input the malicious qr code, or prepare it to be physically scanned by the vulnerable scanner. (
( CVE-2023-40889) a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the lookup_sequence function of zbar 0.23.90.
( CVE-2023-40890)

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 Medium - 5.4 severity.

Solution

Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS-2023-1887 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.

Vendor References

ALAS-2023-1887 - alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2023-1887.html

CVEs related to QID 356743

CVE-2023-40890 | CVE-2023-40889 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
ALAS-2023-1887	amazon linux		alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2023-1887.html

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