QID 376202

QID 376202: Reuse

Cygwin is a Linux-style operating environment for Microsoft Windows.

Affected Versions:
Cygwin openssl package prior to OpenSSL 1.1.1l
Cygwin openssl package prior to OpenSSL 1.0.2u.

QID Detection Logic (authenticated):
The QID flags if it finds a vulnerable version of the git package in installed file. The location of the file is determined by the key "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Cygwin\setup", value "rootdir". The file is present in the <rootdir>\etc\setup folder.

It could result in the disclosure of private memory contents also might crash causing Denial of Service attack

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.4 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.8 severity.

Solution

Upgrade to Cygwin openssl package to version OpenSSL 1.0.2u or OpenSSL 1.1.1l. Download Packages Cygwin packages

Vendor References

Cygwin OpenSSL - cygwin.com/pipermail/cygwin-announce/2021-November/010327.html
Cygwin Openssl - cygwin.com/pipermail/cygwin-announce/2021-November/010326.html

CVEs related to QID 376202

CVE-2021-3712 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
010326			cygwin.com/pipermail/cygwin-announce/2021-November/010326.html
010327			cygwin.com/pipermail/cygwin-announce/2021-November/010327.html

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