RHSA-2023:0629: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:0629?
The severity of RHSA-2023:0629 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2023:0629?
You can fix RHSA-2023:0629 by updating libksba and its related packages to version 1.5.1-6.el9_0.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2023:0629 address?
RHSA-2023:0629 addresses the CVE-2022-47629 vulnerability, which involves an integer overflow leading to code execution.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:0629?
The affected packages include libksba, libksba-debuginfo, and libksba-devel among others.
Is there a risk associated with not addressing RHSA-2023:0629?
Not addressing RHSA-2023:0629 may expose your system to potential code execution attacks due to the identified vulnerability.