Moderate: liblouis security update
Summary
ALSA-2023:6385: Moderate: liblouis security update. Affects liblouis versions < 3.16.1-5.el9. Fixed in 3.16.1-5.el9. How to fix ↓
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Background
Liblouis is an open source braille translator and back-translator named in honor of Louis Braille. It features support for computer and literary braille, supports contracted and uncontracted translation for many languages, and has support for hyphenation. Liblouis also supports math braille (Nemeth and Marburg).
Vulnerability Detail
The liblouis package is affected by multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities include:
- CVE-2023-26767: A buffer overflow in the lou_logFile function at logginc.c
- CVE-2023-26768: A buffer overflow in lou_setDataPath
- CVE-2023-26769: A buffer overflow in Lou_Trace
These vulnerabilities could potentially be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The impact of these vulnerabilities can vary depending on the context in which the liblouis package is used.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
3.16.1-5.el9
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo dnf update liblouisTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
In conclusion, the liblouis package is affected by multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities. To mitigate these vulnerabilities, it is crucial to update the liblouis package to version 3.16.1-5.el9 or later. Failure to address these vulnerabilities may result in potential code execution or denial of service attacks. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Liblouis is an open source braille translator and back-translator named in honor of Louis Braille. It supports various braille translations, including computer and literary braille, contracted and uncontracted translation, and hyphenation. It also supports math braille.
These vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The impact may vary depending on how the liblouis package is used.
To fix these vulnerabilities, it is recommended to update the liblouis package to version 3.16.1-5.el9 or later. This update includes patches that address the buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
You can obtain the updated liblouis package from the official AlmaLinux repositories or through package management tools.
No specific workarounds have been mentioned for these vulnerabilities. It is recommended to apply the available patches by updating the liblouis package.
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