SB2023030631 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel



SB2023030631 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel

Published: March 6, 2023 Updated: October 17, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2023030631
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 10
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 10% Medium 10% Low 80%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 10 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3107)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error within the netvsc_get_ethtool_stats() function in drivers/net/hyperv/netvsc_drv.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Unchecked Return Value (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3108)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to unchecked return value within the kfd_parse_subtype_iolink() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdkfd/kfd_crat.c. A local user can crash the kernel.


3) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3564)

The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the l2cap_reassemble_sdu() function in net/bluetooth/l2cap_core.c. An attacker with physical access to device can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.


4) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36280)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the vmw_kms_cursor_snoo() function in drivers/gpu/vmxgfx/vmxgfx_kms.c in vmwgfx VMWare driver. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


5) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4662)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the Linux kernel USB core subsystem in the way user attaches usb device. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


6) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-47929)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in the traffic control subsystem in Linux kernel. A local user can pass pass a specially crafted traffic control configuration that is set up with "tc qdisc" and "tc class" commands and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


7) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0045)

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to Linux kernel does not correctly mitigate SMT attacks. A local user can bypass Spectre-BTI user space mitigations and gain access to sensitive information.


8) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0266)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the snd_ctl_elem_read() function in the Linux kernel sound subsystem. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


9) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0590)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the qdisc_graft() function in net/sched/sch_api.c. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and crash the kernel.


10) Type Confusion (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23454)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error within the cbq_classify() function in net/sched/sch_cbq.c in the Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a type confusion error and crash the kernel.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.