SB2021051950 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for linux-firmware 



SB2021051950 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for linux-firmware

Published: May 19, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021051950
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12362)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.