SB2022101116 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for gnutls and nettle



SB2022101116 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for gnutls and nettle

Published: October 11, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022101116
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2509)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within gnutls_pkcs7_verify() function when verifying the pkcs7 signatures. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.