SB2023103065 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for libguestfs-winsupport
Published: October 30, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023103065
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40284)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due in libntfs-3g/runlist.c to application incorrectly validates certain NTFS metadata, related to zero-sized runs. A local user can abuse application behavior to escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.