SB2024112121 - Ubuntu update for linux
Published: November 21, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024112121
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-2024-46800)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the qdisc_enqueue() function in net/sched/sch_netem.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
2) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43882)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the bprm_fill_uid() function in fs/exec.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.