SB20231031116 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 3 for SLE 15 SP5)

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4147)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Netfilter functionality when adding a rule with NFTA_RULE_CHAIN_ID. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4623)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the the Linux kernel net/sched: sch_hfsc (HFSC qdisc traffic control) component. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20234325-1/