RHSA-2023:0624: Important: libksba security update
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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/libksbato a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4 - Upgrade
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redhat/libksba-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4 - Upgrade
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redhat/libksba-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4 - Upgrade
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redhat/libksbato a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/libksba-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/libksba-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/libksba-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4 - Upgrade
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redhat/libksba-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.3.5-9.el8_4.aa
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0624?
The severity of RHSA-2023:0624 is classified as important.
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.
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.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:0624?
Affected packages for RHSA-2023:0624 include libksba, libksba-debuginfo, and libksba-devel.
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.