Summary
The lua packages provide support for Lua, a powerful light-weight programming language designed for extending applications. Lua is also frequently used as a general-purpose, stand-alone language.
Security Fix(es):
* lua: use after free allows Sandbox Escape (CVE-2021-44964)
* lua: stack overflow in lua_resume of ldo.c allows a DoS via a crafted script file (CVE-2021-43519)
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 3
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux · 9 | lua | 5.4.4-2.el9_1 |
| AlmaLinux · 9 | lua-devel | 5.4.4-2.el9_1 |
| AlmaLinux · 9 | lua-libs | 5.4.4-2.el9_1 |
Vulnerabilities 2
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Unscored —
Stack overflow in lua_resume of ldo.c in Lua Interpreter 5.1.0~5.4.4 allows attackers to perform a Denial of Service vi…
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Unscored —
Use after free in garbage collector and finalizer of lgc.c in Lua interpreter 5.4.0~5.4.3 allows attackers to perform S…