SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 57 for SLE 12 SP5)



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 9
CVE-ID CVE-2023-52752
CVE-2024-26923
CVE-2024-35862
CVE-2024-35863
CVE-2024-35864
CVE-2024-35867
CVE-2024-35950
CVE-2024-36964
CVE-2024-41059
CWE-ID CWE-416
CWE-667
CWE-269
CWE-908
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_219-default
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 9 vulnerabilities.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU90068

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52752

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

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 seq_printf() and spin_unlock() functions in fs/smb/client/cifs_debug.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 57 for SLE 12 SP5) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 12-SP5

kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_219-default: before 4-8.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20243822-1/


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.

2) Improper locking

EUVDB-ID: #VU92035

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26923

CWE-ID: CWE-667 - Improper Locking

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the unix_gc() function in net/unix/garbage.c due to garbage collector does not take into account the risk of embryo getting enqueued during the garbage collection. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 57 for SLE 12 SP5) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 12-SP5

kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_219-default: before 4-8.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20243822-1/


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.

3) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU90152

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35862

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the smb2_is_network_name_deleted() function in fs/smb/client/smb2ops.c. A remote non-authenticated attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 57 for SLE 12 SP5) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 12-SP5

kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_219-default: before 4-8.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20243822-1/


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.

4) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU90151

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35863

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the is_valid_oplock_break() function in fs/smb/client/misc.c. A remote non-authenticated attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 57 for SLE 12 SP5) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 12-SP5

kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_219-default: before 4-8.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20243822-1/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU90149

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35864

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the smb2_is_valid_lease_break() function in fs/smb/client/smb2misc.c. A remote non-authenticated attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 57 for SLE 12 SP5) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 12-SP5

kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_219-default: before 4-8.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20243822-1/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU90154

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35867

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the cifs_stats_proc_show() function in fs/smb/client/cifs_debug.c. A remote non-authenticated attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 57 for SLE 12 SP5) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 12-SP5

kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_219-default: before 4-8.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20243822-1/


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.

7) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU92212

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35950

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

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 drm_client_modeset_probe() function in drivers/gpu/drm/drm_client_modeset.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 57 for SLE 12 SP5) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 12-SP5

kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_219-default: before 4-8.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20243822-1/


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.

8) Improper privilege management

EUVDB-ID: #VU93734

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36964

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed permissions within the p9mode2perm() function in fs/9p/vfs_inode.c. A local user can read and manipulate data.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 57 for SLE 12 SP5) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 12-SP5

kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_219-default: before 4-8.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20243822-1/


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.

9) Use of uninitialized resource

EUVDB-ID: #VU95033

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41059

CWE-ID: CWE-908 - Use of Uninitialized Resource

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to use of uninitialized resource within the hfsplus_listxattr() function in fs/hfsplus/xattr.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 57 for SLE 12 SP5) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 12-SP5

kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_219-default: before 4-8.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20243822-1/


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.



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