QID 357066

Date Published: 2024-02-02

QID 357066: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for runc : ALAS-2024-1911

Aws is aware of( CVE-2024-21626, an issue affecting the runc component of several open source container management systems.
Under certain conditions, an actor could leverage a specially crafted container or container configuration to access files or directories outside the container's file system namespace. an updated version of runc that addresses the issue is available for amazon linux 1 (runc-1.1.11-1.0.amzn1), amazon linux 2 (runc-1.1.11-1.amzn2) and for amazon linux 2023 (runc-1.1.11-1.amzn2023).
Aws recommends that customers using runc or any container-related software apply those updates or a newer version. (
( CVE-2024-21626)



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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: ALAS-2024-1911 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 357066

    CVE-2024-21626 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS-2024-1911 amazon linux URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2024-1911.html
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