SB2017042005 - Amazon Linux AMI update for R
Published: April 20, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017042005
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8714)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the VM Host Agent Service of Remote Desktop Virtual Host role when it fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on the VM host operating system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.