SB2024013009 - Remote code execution in Linux kernel ICMPv6 support
Published: January 30, 2024 Updated: June 25, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024013009
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6200)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the ndisc_router_discovery() function when handling ICMPv6 router advertisement packets. A remote attacker on the local network can send specially crafted ICMPv6 router advertisement packets, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.