Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2023.6036.1
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-6036-1)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'patchelf' package(s) announced via the USN-6036-1 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'patchelf' package(s) announced via the USN-6036-1 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: It was discovered that PatchELF was not properly performing bounds checks, which could lead to an out-of-bounds read via a specially crafted file. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or to expose sensitive information. (CVE-2022-44940) Affected Software/OS: 'patchelf' package(s) on Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 22.10. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 9.4 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2022-44940 https://github.com/NixOS/patchelf/pull/419
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