SB2020121908 - Amazon Linux AMI update for qemu-kvm 



SB2020121908 - Amazon Linux AMI update for qemu-kvm

Published: December 19, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020121908
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15890)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists in "ip_reass()" routine in "ip_input.c" file while reassembling incoming packets, if the first fragment is bigger than the m->m_dat[] buffer. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted packet and cause the application to crash.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.