SB20240806251 - Amazon Linux AMI update for opensc



SB20240806251 - Amazon Linux AMI update for opensc

Published: August 6, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB20240806251
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Physical access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42779)

The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Opensc in sc_file_valid. An attacker with physical access can trigger use-after-free to perform a denial of service attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.