SB2024112201 - Ubuntu update for linux-lowlatency 



SB2024112201 - Ubuntu update for linux-lowlatency

Published: November 22, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024112201
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • 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.