Amazon Linux 2023 : ecs-init (ALAS2023-2023-434)

high Nessus Plugin ID 185715

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Synopsis

The remote Amazon Linux 2023 host is missing a security update.

Description

It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the ALAS2023-2023-434 advisory.

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Run 'dnf update ecs-init --releasever 2023.2.20231113' or or 'dnf update --advisory ALAS2023-2023-434 --releasever 2023.2.20231113' to update your system.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 185715

File Name: al2023_ALAS2023-2023-434.nasl

Version: 1.3

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Amazon Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 11/15/2023

Updated: 9/9/2025

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Agentless Assessment, Continuous Assessment, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:amazon:linux:2023, p-cpe:/a:amazon:linux:ecs-init

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/AmazonLinux/release, Host/AmazonLinux/rpm-list

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 11/9/2023

Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/11/2023

Reference Information

IAVB: 2023-B-0080-S

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