SB2024020607 - Amazon Linux AMI update for kernel

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SB2024020607 - Amazon Linux AMI update for kernel

Published: February 6, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024020607
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6040)

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the nf_tables_newtable() function in netfilter nf_tables. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6931)

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Linux kernel's Performance Events system component. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References