CVE-2022-47629: Integer Overflow

Published Oct 17, 2022
·
Updated

A vulnerability was found in the Libksba library, due to an integer overflow within the CRL's signature parser. This issue can be exploited remotely for code execution on the target system by passing specially crafted data to the application, for example, a malicious S/MIME attachment.

Other sources

Libksba before 1.6.3 is prone to an integer overflow vulnerability in the CRL signature parser.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/libksba<0:1.3.0-7.el7_9
0:1.3.0-7.el7_9
redhat/libksba<0:1.3.5-9.el8_7
0:1.3.5-9.el8_7
redhat/libksba<0:1.3.5-9.el8_1
0:1.3.5-9.el8_1
redhat/libksba<0:1.3.5-9.el8_2
0:1.3.5-9.el8_2
redhat/libksba<0:1.3.5-9.el8_4
0:1.3.5-9.el8_4
redhat/libksba<0:1.3.5-9.el8_6
0:1.3.5-9.el8_6
redhat/libksba<0:1.5.1-6.el9_1
0:1.5.1-6.el9_1
redhat/libksba<0:1.5.1-6.el9_0
0:1.5.1-6.el9_0
debian/libksba<=1.3.5-2
1.3.5-2+deb10u21.5.0-3+deb11u21.6.3-21.6.5-2
gnupg Libksba<1.6.3
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Oct 17, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 20, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 17, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-47629?

CVE-2022-47629 is a vulnerability found in the Libksba library, which is prone to an integer overflow vulnerability in the CRL signature parser.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-47629?

CVE-2022-47629 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

How does CVE-2022-47629 affect the Libksba library?

CVE-2022-47629 affects the Libksba library by allowing remote attackers to execute code on the target system by passing specially crafted data.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-47629?

The affected software versions include Libksba 1.3.5-2+deb10u2, 1.5.0-3+deb11u2, 1.6.3-2, and 1.6.4-2.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-47629?

To fix CVE-2022-47629, it is recommended to update the Libksba library to version 1.6.3 or higher.

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