QID 357282

Date Published: 2024-03-05

QID 357282: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for edk2 : ALAS2-2024-2483

edk2s network package is susceptible to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when processing the ia_na or ia_ta option in a dhcpv6 advertise message.
This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of confidentiality. (
( CVE-2023-45229) edk2s network package is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability via a long server id option in dhcpv6 client.
This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity and/or availability. (
( CVE-2023-45230) edk2s network package is susceptible to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when processing neighbor discovery redirect message.
( CVE-2023-45231) edk2s network package is susceptible to an infinite loop vulnerability when parsing unknown options in the destination options header of ipv6.
This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of availability. (
( CVE-2023-45232) edk2s network package is susceptible to an infinite lop vulnerability when parsing a padn option in the destination options header of ipv6.
( CVE-2023-45233) edk2s network package is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability when processing dns servers option from a dhcpv6 advertise message.
( CVE-2023-45234) edk2s network package is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability when handling server id option from a dhcpv6 proxy advertise message.
It does not receive security updates. (
( CVE-2024-0727)



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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 - 8.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2024-2483 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 357282

    CVE-2023-45234 | CVE-2023-45232 | CVE-2023-45231 | CVE-2023-45230 | CVE-2023-45235 | CVE-2024-0727 | CVE-2023-45229 | CVE-2023-45233 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2024-2483 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2024-2483.html
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