SB20250219532 - Amazon Linux AMI update for kernel
Published: February 19, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250219532
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3269)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the handling of stack expansion within the memory management subsystem in the Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.