SB2019041706 - Gentoo update for libseccomp
Published: April 17, 2019 Updated: April 19, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019041706
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Incorrect calculation (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9893)
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect 64-bit syscall argument comparison when using arithmetic operators, such as LT, GT, LE, or GE. A local user can bypass seccomp filters and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.