Dirty Frag and other issues in Amazon Linux kernels
Linux Kernels ยท 2026-06-05
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 4.14, 5.4, 5.10, 5.15, 6.1, 6.12, 6.18 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| CVE IDs | CVE-2026-31431, CVE-2026-43284, CVE-2026-43500 |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update Amazon Linux kernels to the latest versions and apply the provided mitigations to disable affected modules and prevent unauthorized privilege escalation through the 'Dirty Frag' vulnerabilities.
For Platform Teams
Deploy the latest Amazon Linux kernel updates and configure systems to disable affected modules to ensure platform security and prevent exploitation of the 'Dirty Frag' vulnerabilities.
For Executives
Implement immediate kernel updates and mitigations to address the 'Dirty Frag' vulnerabilities in Amazon Linux kernels to prevent potential privilege escalation attacks and maintain system security integrity.