Amazon Linux: Security Advisory (ALAS-2012-122)
Information
Severity
Severity
Low
Family
Family
Amazon Linux Local Security Checks
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
1.9
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
6 years ago
Modified
Modified
5 months ago
Summary
The remote host is missing an update announced via the referenced Security Advisory.
Insight
Insight
The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.2.30 does not properly handle messages that lack SCM_CREDENTIALS data, which might allow local users to spoof Netlink communication via a crafted message, as demonstrated by a message to (1) Avahi or (2) NetworkManager.
Solution
Solution
Run yum update kernel to update your system. You will need to reboot your system in order for the new kernel to be running.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
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