QID 352327

Date Published: 2021-05-27

QID 352327: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for kernel-livepatch: ALAS2LIVEPATCH-2021-041

<DIV ID="issue_overview"> a flaw was found in the linux kernel.
A use-after-free memory flaw in the fast userspace mutexes functionality allowing a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability. (
cve-2021-3347 ) </DIV>

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Allows unauthorized disclosure of information; allows unauthorized modification; allows disruption of service.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.2 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALASLIVEPATCH-2021-041 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 352327

    CVE-2021-3347 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALASLIVEPATCH-2021-041 Amazon Linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALASLIVEPATCH-2021-041.html
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