REDHAT-BUG-2209113: Medium severity ubuntu libcap2 vulnerability

Published May 22, 2023
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Updated

Original Report:

Source: libcap2 Version: 1:2.66-3 Severity: important Tags: security upstream X-Debbugs-Cc: carnil, Debian Security Team <team.org>

The following vulnerabilities were published for libcap2.

CVE-2023-2603[1]: | LCAP-CR-23-02 (Large strings can confuse libcap's internal strdup code)

[1] https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-2603 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-2603

fixed in 1:2.66-4

Affected Software

1 affected component
Debian libcap2<1:2.66-4

Event History

May 22, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2209113?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2209113 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2209113?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2209113, update libcap2 to version 1:2.66-4 or higher.

3

Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2209113?

The software affected by REDHAT-BUG-2209113 is libcap2 versions prior to 1:2.66-4.

4

Is there a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-2209113?

Currently, there are no publicly known exploits for REDHAT-BUG-2209113.

5

Who reported REDHAT-BUG-2209113?

REDHAT-BUG-2209113 was reported by the Debian Security Team.

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