SB2023010218 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support update for bcel 



SB2023010218 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support update for bcel

Published: January 2, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023010218
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) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42920)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input within the API. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted request to the affected application, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.