SB202502194474 - Amazon Linux AMI update for containerd


Main Vulnerability Database SB202502194474

SB202502194474 - Amazon Linux AMI update for containerd

Published: February 19, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB202502194474
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Privilege Management (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25173)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management where supplementary groups are not set up properly inside a container. A local user can use supplementary group access to bypass primary group restrictions and compromise the container.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.