QID 355421

Date Published: 2023-06-14

QID 355421: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for cloud-init : ALAS2023-2023-196

Sensitive data could be exposed in logs of cloud-init before version 23.1.2.
An attacker could use this information to find hashed passwords and possibly escalate their privilege. (
( CVE-2023-1786)



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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: ALAS2023-2023-196 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2023-2023-196 amazon linux 2023 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2023/ALAS-2023-196.html