Slackware Linux update for openssl

Published: 2022-06-23 | Updated: 2023-02-22

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-1292 CVE-2022-2068
CWE-ID	CWE-78
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Slackware Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Vendor	Slackware

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU62765

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1292

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the c_rehash script distributed by some operating systems. A remote attacker with ability to pass data to c_rehash script can and execute arbitrary OS commands with the privileges of the script.

Mitigation

Update the affected package: openssl.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 14.0 - 15.0

External links

http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2022&m=slackware-security.667480

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

2) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU64559