SB2020071716 - Amazon Linux AMI update for libexif

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SB2020071716 - Amazon Linux AMI update for libexif

Published: July 17, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020071716
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0093)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing bounds check in "exif_data_save_data_entry" of "exif-data.c" file within the Media framework functionality. A local user can trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


2) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13112)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in EXIF MakerNote handling. A remote attacker can trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system or cause a denial of service condition.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References