QID 355464

Date Published: 2023-06-29

QID 355464: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for kernel : ALAS2023-2023-228

A flaw was found in the linux kernel's networking subsystem within the rpl protocol's handling.
This issue results from the improper handling of user-supplied data, which can lead to an assertion failure.
This flaw allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create a denial of service condition on the system. (
( CVE-2023-2156) an issue was discovered in fl_set_geneve_opt in net/sched/cls_flower.c in the linux kernel before 6.3.7.
It allows an out-of-bounds write in the flower classifier code via tca_flower_key_enc_opts_geneve packets.
This may result in denial of service or privilege escalation. (
( CVE-2023-35788)



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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: ALAS2023-2023-228 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
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    ALAS2023-2023-228 amazon linux 2023 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2023/ALAS-2023-228.html