QID 354056

Date Published: 2022-09-15

QID 354056: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for kernel-livepatch : ALAS2LIVEPATCH-2022-092

A use-after-free flaw was found in the linux kernel's posix cpu timers functionality in the way a user creates and then deletes the timer in the non-leader thread of the program.
This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system. (
( CVE-2022-2585)



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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 Critical - 8.6 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2LIVEPATCH-2022-092 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
    ALAS2LIVEPATCH-2022-092 Amazon Linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALASLIVEPATCH-2022-092.html