QID 357307

Date Published: 2024-03-07

QID 357307: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for kernel : ALAS2KERNEL-5.15-2024-039

Dm_table_create in drivers/md/dm-table.c in the linux kernel through 6.7.4 can attempt to (in alloc_targets) allocate more than int_max bytes, and crash, because of a missing check for struct dm_ioctl.target_count. (
( CVE-2023-52429) a vulnerability was reported in the open vswitch sub-component in the linux kernel.
The flaw occurs when a recursive operation of code push recursively calls into the code block.
The ovs module does not validate the stack depth, pushing too many frames and causing a stack overflow.
As a result, this can lead to a crash or other related issues. (
( CVE-2024-1151)

Note: The preceding description block is extracted directly from the security advisory. Using automation, we have attempted to clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.

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: ALAS2KERNEL-5.15-2024-039 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.

Vendor References

ALAS2KERNEL-5.15-2024-039 - alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALASKERNEL-5.15-2024-039.html

CVEs related to QID 357307

CVE-2023-52429 | CVE-2024-1151 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
ALAS2KERNEL-5.15-2024-039	amazon linux 2		alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALASKERNEL-5.15-2024-039.html

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