SB2019022621 - Red Hat update for kernel
Published: February 26, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019022621
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) Double-free memory error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10902)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to double-free memory error in snd_rawmidi_input_params() and snd_rawmidi_output_status() in 'rawmidi.c'. A local attacker can gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.