RHSA-2023:0624: Important: libksba security update

Published Feb 7, 2023
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Updated

KSBA (pronounced Kasbah) is a library to make X.509 certificates as well as the CMS easily accessible by other applications. Both specifications are building blocks of S/MIME and TLS.Security Fix(es): libksba: integer overflow to code executiona (CVE-2022-47629) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/libksba<1.3.5-9.el8_4
1.3.5-9.el8_4
redhat/libksba<1.3.5-9.el8_4
1.3.5-9.el8_4
redhat/libksba-debuginfo<1.3.5-9.el8_4
1.3.5-9.el8_4
redhat/libksba-debuginfo<1.3.5-9.el8_4
1.3.5-9.el8_4
redhat/libksba-debugsource<1.3.5-9.el8_4
1.3.5-9.el8_4
redhat/libksba-debugsource<1.3.5-9.el8_4
1.3.5-9.el8_4
redhat/libksba<1.3.5-9.el8_4
1.3.5-9.el8_4
redhat/libksba-debuginfo<1.3.5-9.el8_4
1.3.5-9.el8_4
redhat/libksba-debugsource<1.3.5-9.el8_4
1.3.5-9.el8_4
redhat/libksba<1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa
1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa
redhat/libksba-debuginfo<1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa
1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa
redhat/libksba-debugsource<1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa
1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa
redhat/libksba-devel<1.3.5-9.el8_4
1.3.5-9.el8_4
redhat/libksba-devel<1.3.5-9.el8_4
1.3.5-9.el8_4
redhat/libksba-devel<1.3.5-9.el8_4
1.3.5-9.el8_4
redhat/libksba-devel<1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa
1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libksba to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libksba-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libksba-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libksba to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libksba-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libksba-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libksba-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libksba-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa

Event History

Jun 14, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·11:27 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0624?

The severity of RHSA-2023:0624 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2023:0624?

To fix RHSA-2023:0624, update to the remedy version 1.3.5-9.el8_4 for the affected libksba packages.

3

What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2023:0624?

RHSA-2023:0624 addresses an integer overflow vulnerability leading to code execution, identified as CVE-2022-47629.

4

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:0624?

Affected packages for RHSA-2023:0624 include libksba, libksba-debuginfo, and libksba-devel.

5

Is there a need for a system reboot after applying the fix for RHSA-2023:0624?

A system reboot may not be necessary after applying the fix for RHSA-2023:0624, but it’s recommended to verify application behaviors.

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