SB2021111742 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 14 for SLE 15 SP2)
Published: November 17, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021111742
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) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-41864)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A local user can gain access to out-of-bounds memory leading to a system crash or a leak of internal kernel information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.