SB2023091968 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for dmidecode 



SB2023091968 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for dmidecode

Published: September 19, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023091968
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-30630)

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

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions when executing the command with the "--dump-bin" option. A local user can overwrite arbitrary files on the system and escalate privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.