SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 35 for SLE 15 SP1)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-26545 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-415 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system kgraft-patch-4_12_14-95_117-default Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component kgraft-patch-4_12_14-95_111-default Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-150100_197_117-default Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-150100_197_126-default Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | SUSE |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Double Free
EUVDB-ID: #VU73766
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-2023-26545
CWE-ID:
CWE-415 - Double Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a double free in net/mpls/af_mpls.c during the renaming of a device. A local user can trigger a double free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 35 for SLE 15 SP1) to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 12-SP4 - 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP4
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15: SP1
kgraft-patch-4_12_14-95_117-default: before 2-2.3
kgraft-patch-4_12_14-95_111-default: before 5-2.3
kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-150100_197_117-default: before 8-150100.2.3
kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-150100_197_126-default: before 5-150100.2.3
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_live_patching:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_live_patching:12-SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_12:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_12:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_12:SP4:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- 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_high_performance_computing_15:SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20231635-1/
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.
