SB2021030973 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel
Published: March 9, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021030973
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3348)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the nbd_add_socket in drivers/block/nbd.c. A local authenticated user can trigger a use-after-free error and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.