QID 354395

Date Published: 2022-12-21

QID 354395: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for systemd : ALAS2022-2022-052

A flaw was found in systemd.
An uncontrolled recursion in systemd-tmpfiles may lead to a denial of service at boot time when too many nested directories are created in /tmp. (
( CVE-2021-3997)



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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 Medium - 5.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2022-2022-052 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2022-2022-052 amazon linux 2022 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2022/ALAS-2022-052.html
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