SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 45 for SLE 15 SP1)

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU75448

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1829

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the tcindex_delete() function. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 45 for SLE 15 SP1) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 15-SP1

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP1

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP1

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15: SP1

kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-150100_197_160-default: before 2-150100.2.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_live_patching:15-SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_15:SP1:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20234774-1/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.