QID 353216

Date Published: 2022-04-20

QID 353216: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for kernel : ALAS2-2022-1774

A buffer overflow flaw was found in the linux kernel's nfc protocol functionality.
This flaw allows a local user to crash or escalate their privileges on the system. (
( CVE-2022-26490) a heap buffer overflow flaw was found in ipsec esp transformation code in net/ipv4/esp4.c and net/ipv6/esp6.c.
This flaw allows a local attacker with a normal user privilege to overwrite kernel heap objects and may cause a local privilege escalation threat. (
( CVE-2022-27666) in the linux kernel before 5.17.1, a refcount leak bug was found in net/llc/af_llc.c. (
( CVE-2022-28356)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.6 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2022-1774 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2022-1774 Amazon Linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2022-1774.html