SB2023032734 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for kpatch-patch

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SB2023032734 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for kpatch-patch

Published: March 27, 2023 Updated: March 30, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023032734
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4744)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the tun_free_netdev() function in the Linux kernel’s TUN/TAP device driver. A local user can trigger a double free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.



2) 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References