SB2011110903 - Amazon Linux AMI update for openswan
Published: November 9, 2011
Security Bulletin ID
SB2011110903
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2011-4073)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing vectors related to the (1) quick_outI1_continue and (2) quick_outI1 functions. A remote authenticated users can cause a denial of service (pluto IKE daemon crash).
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.