SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 28 for SLE 15 SP1)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 6 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-1419 CVE-2022-1679 CVE-2022-20141 CVE-2022-26490 CVE-2022-28389 CVE-2022-28390 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 CWE-264 CWE-119 CWE-415 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing Operating systems & Components / Operating system kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-197_105-default Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | SUSE |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 6 vulnerabilities.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU63418
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1419
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in vgem_gem_dumb_create() function in Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
MitigationUpdate the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 28 for SLE 15 SP1) to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing: 15-SP1
kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-197_105-default: before 8-150100.2.2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_module_for_live_patching:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20222700-1/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU64861
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1679
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ath9k_htc_wait_for_target() function in the Linux kernel’s Atheros wireless adapter driver. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 28 for SLE 15 SP1) to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing: 15-SP1
kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-197_105-default: before 8-150100.2.2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_module_for_live_patching:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20222700-1/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU64134
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20141
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper imposition of security restrictions in the Linux kernel's components. A local user can trigger the vulnerability to bypass security restrictions bypass and escalate privileges on the system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 28 for SLE 15 SP1) to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing: 15-SP1
kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-197_105-default: before 8-150100.2.2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_module_for_live_patching:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20222700-1/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU62601
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26490
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the st21nfca_connectivity_event_received() function in drivers/nfc/st21nfca/se.c in Linux kernel. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 28 for SLE 15 SP1) to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing: 15-SP1
kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-197_105-default: before 8-150100.2.2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_module_for_live_patching:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20222700-1/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Double Free
EUVDB-ID: #VU63162
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28389
CWE-ID:
CWE-415 - Double Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in mcba_usb_start_xmit in drivers/net/can/usb/mcba_usb.c. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
MitigationUpdate the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 28 for SLE 15 SP1) to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing: 15-SP1
kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-197_105-default: before 8-150100.2.2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_module_for_live_patching:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20222700-1/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
6) Double Free
EUVDB-ID: #VU63164
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28390
CWE-ID:
CWE-415 - Double Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in ems_usb_start_xmit in drivers/net/can/usb/ems_usb.c. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
MitigationUpdate the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 28 for SLE 15 SP1) to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching: 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing: 15-SP1
kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-197_105-default: before 8-150100.2.2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_module_for_live_patching:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20222700-1/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
