Debian update for openssl



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-2068
CWE-ID CWE-78
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
openssl (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU64559

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2068

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.

The vulnerability exists due to incomplete fix for #VU62765 (CVE-2022-1292).

Mitigation

Update openssl package to one of the following versions: 1.1.1n-0+deb10u3, 1.1.1n-0+deb11u3.

Vulnerable software versions

openssl (Debian package): 1.1.1d-0+deb10u1 - 1.1.1d-0+deb10u8

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5169


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.



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