ALBA-2021:3068 esc bug fix and enhancement update
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Check this codebase for ALBA-2021:3068 and fix it if it is affected.
What it is: ALBA-2021:3068 is a vulnerability in esc, published on 10 Aug 2021.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of ALBA-2021:3068 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Affected product: esc. No package-level version data is available, so check the vendor advisory linked from the reference page.
Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.
Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/ALBA-2021-3068/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/ALBA-2021-3068/index.md)
Update for Enterprise Security Client to ensure compatibility with recent pcsc-lite fixes for smart card management.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- Available
What is ALBA-2021:3068?
ALBA-2021:3068 is a vulnerability in esc, published on 10 Aug 2021.
Official description
The esc packages contain the Enterprise Security Client (ESC), which allows the user to manage security smart cards. The primary function of the tool is to enroll smart cards, so that they can be used for common cryptographic operations, such as to secure e-mail and website access.
Bug Fix(es) and Enhancement(s):
- Create explicit pcsc-lite requirement to assure recent pcsc-lite fix (BZ#1972570)
Which versions are affected by ALBA-2021:3068?
Linux distribution packages (1)
esc AlmaLinux:8 | All versions | 1.1.2-22.el8_4 |
How do I fix ALBA-2021:3068?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is ALBA-2021:3068 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of ALBA-2021:3068 in the wild and no public exploit code.