QID 354882

Date Published: 2023-04-19

QID 354882: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for kernel-livepatch : ALAS2LIVEPATCH-2023-121

Kernel: type confusion in pick_next_rt_entity(), which can result in memory corruption. (
( CVE-2023-1077) do_tls_getsockopt in net/tls/tls_main.c in the linux kernel through 6.2.6 lacks a lock_sock call, leading to a race condition (with a resultant use-after-free or null pointer dereference). (
( CVE-2023-28466)



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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 - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2LIVEPATCH-2023-121 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-2023-121 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALASLIVEPATCH-2023-121.html