REDHAT-BUG-2209114: Low 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-2023-2602[0]: | LCAP-CR-23-01 (Correct the check of pthreadcreate()'s return value)

[0] https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-2602 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-2602

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-2209114?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2209114 is classified as important.

2

How does REDHAT-BUG-2209114 affect libcap2?

REDHAT-BUG-2209114 indicates vulnerabilities in the libcap2 version 1:2.66-3, which may lead to potential security risks.

3

What is the recommended action for REDHAT-BUG-2209114?

To mitigate REDHAT-BUG-2209114, users should upgrade their libcap2 package to version 1:2.66-4 or later.

4

Is there a patch available for REDHAT-BUG-2209114?

Yes, a patch is available as part of the update to libcap2 version 1:2.66-4.

5

Who can I contact for more information about REDHAT-BUG-2209114?

For more information regarding REDHAT-BUG-2209114, you can contact the Debian Security Team.

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