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Amazon Linux AMI : libXpm (ALAS-2023-1693)
high Nessus Plugin ID 171847
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Synopsis
The remote Amazon Linux AMI host is missing a security update.Description
The version of libXpm installed on the remote host is prior to 3.5.10-2.10. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the ALAS-2023-1693 advisory.- A flaw was found in libXpm. When processing a file with width of 0 and a very large height, some parser functions will be called repeatedly and can lead to an infinite loop, resulting in a Denial of Service in the application linked to the library. (CVE-2022-44617)
- A flaw was found in libXpm. This issue occurs when parsing a file with a comment not closed; the end-of- file condition will not be detected, leading to an infinite loop and resulting in a Denial of Service in the application linked to the library. (CVE-2022-46285)
- A flaw was found in libXpm. When processing files with .Z or .gz extensions, the library calls external programs to compress and uncompress files, relying on the PATH environment variable to find these programs, which could allow a malicious user to execute other programs by manipulating the PATH environment variable. (CVE-2022-4883)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Run 'yum update libXpm' to update your system.See Also
https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2023-1693.html
https://alas.aws.amazon.com/../../faqs.html
https://alas.aws.amazon.com/cve/html/CVE-2022-44617.html
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 171847
File Name: ala_ALAS-2023-1693.nasl
Version: 1.1
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 2/23/2023
Updated: 2/24/2023
Supported Sensors: Agentless Assessment, Continuous Assessment, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Frictionless Assessment AWS, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9
Temporal Score: 7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2022-4883
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.8
Temporal Score: 7.9
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:amazon:linux, p-cpe:/a:amazon:linux:libxpm-debuginfo, p-cpe:/a:amazon:linux:libxpm, p-cpe:/a:amazon:linux:libxpm-devel
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/AmazonLinux/release, Host/AmazonLinux/rpm-list
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 2/17/2023
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/17/2023