SB2022070207 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 24 for SLE 12 SP5)
Published: July 2, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022070207
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-2022-1734)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to Marvell NFC device driver implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly perform memory cleanup operations in some situations. A local user can trigger use-after-free to escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.