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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.1.2.2023.3675
Category:Debian Local Security Checks
Title:Debian: Security Advisory (DLA-3675-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the Debian 'zbar' package(s) announced via the DLA-3675-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the Debian 'zbar' package(s) announced via the DLA-3675-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
zbar, a barcode and qrcode scanner was vulnerable.

CVE-2023-40889

A heap-based buffer overflow existed in the qr_reader_match_centers function. Specially crafted QR codes may lead to information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker can digitally input the malicious QR code, or prepare it to be physically scanned by the vulnerable scanner.

CVE-2023-40890

A stack overflow was present in lookup_sequence function. Specially crafted QR codes may lead to information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker can digitally input the malicious QR code, or prepare it to be physically scanned by the vulnerable scanner.

For Debian 10 buster, these problems have been fixed in version 0.22-1+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your zbar packages.

For the detailed security status of zbar please refer to its security tracker page at: [link moved to references]

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: [link moved to references]

Affected Software/OS:
'zbar' package(s) on Debian 10.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
10.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2023-40889
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/25LZZQJGGZRPLKTRNRNOTAFQJIPS7WRP/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DC7V5YCLCPB36J2KY6WLZCABFLBRB665/
https://hackmd.io/@cspl/B1ZkFZv23
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/12/msg00001.html
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2023-40890
https://hackmd.io/@cspl/H1PxPAUnn
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