SB2024022914 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 38 for SLE 15 SP3)

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SB2024022914 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 38 for SLE 15 SP3)

Published: February 29, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024022914
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39198)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the QXL driver in the Linux kernel. A local privileged user can trigger a use-after-free error and escalate privileges on the system.


2) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51780)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) subsystem in Linux kernel. A local user can exploit the race and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References