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Amazon Linux AMI: CVE-2020-14386: Security patch for kernel ((Multiple Advisories))

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Amazon Linux AMI: CVE-2020-14386: Security patch for kernel ((Multiple Advisories))

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
09/03/2020
Created
09/09/2020
Added
09/05/2020
Modified
10/14/2022

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel before 5.9-rc4. Memory corruption can be exploited to gain root privileges from unprivileged processes. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity.

Solution(s)

  • amazon-linux-upgrade-kernel

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