QID 356989

Date Published: 2024-01-17

QID 356989: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for expat : AL2012-2023-473

Package updates are available for Amazon Linux that fix the following vulnerabilities:
CVE-2022-23990:
Expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.4 has an integer overflow in the doProlog function.

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 severity.
  • Solution
    Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate software updates.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 356989

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    AL2012-2023-473 Amazon Linux Bare Metal URL Logo docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/install-updates.html