SB20240611150 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for kernel
Published: June 11, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240611150
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26735)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the seg6_init() function in net/ipv6/seg6.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26993)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to information disclosure within the sysfs_break_active_protection() function in fs/sysfs/file.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.