QID 353237

Date Published: 2022-04-21

QID 353237: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for kernel : ALAS2KERNEL-5.4-2022-025

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: ALAS2KERNEL-5.4-2022-025 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 353237

    CVE-2022-28356 | CVE-2022-27666 | CVE-2022-26490 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2KERNEL-5.4-2022-025 Amazon Linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALASKERNEL-5.4-2022-025.html
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