SB2023032884 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 29 for SLE 15 SP3) 

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SB2023032884 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 29 for SLE 15 SP3)

Published: March 28, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023032884
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1078)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the rds_rm_zerocopy_callback() function in Linux kernel RDS (Reliable Datagram Sockets) protocol. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26545)

The 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References