SB2023091845 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 14 for SLE 15 SP4)

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SB2023091845 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 14 for SLE 15 SP4)

Published: September 18, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023091845
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Reachable Assertion (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2156)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a reachable assertion when handling IPv6 RPL protocol. A remote attacker can send specially crafted packets to the system and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35001)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the nft_byteorder() function. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References