SB2024032825 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel nft support

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SB2024032825 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel nft support

Published: March 28, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024032825
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52628)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the nft_exthdr_sctp_eval(), nft_exthdr_tcp_eval(), and nft_exthdr_ipv6_eval() functions. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the system, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References