Summary
The ppp packages contain the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) daemon and documentation for PPP support. The PPP protocol provides a method for transmitting datagrams over serial point-to-point links. PPP is usually used to dial in to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or other organization over a modem and phone line.
Security Fix(es):
* ppp: Buffer overflow in the eap_request and eap_response functions in eap.c (CVE-2020-8597)
For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Fixed packages 2
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux · 8 | ppp | 2.4.7-26.el8_1 |
| AlmaLinux · 8 | ppp-devel | 2.4.7-26.el8_1 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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Critical 9.8
eap.c in pppd in ppp 2.4.2 through 2.4.8 has an rhostname buffer overflow in the eap_request and eap_response functions.
References
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report
https://vulners.com/cve/CVE-2020-8597