SB2019012507 - Amazon Linux AMI update for kernel



SB2019012507 - Amazon Linux AMI update for kernel

Published: January 25, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019012507
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16884)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to bc_svc_process() use wrong back-channel id when NFS41+ shares mounted in different network namespaces at the same time. A remote attacker can use a malicious container to trigger use-after-free error and cause a system panic.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.