SB20250226618 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel l2tp



SB20250226618 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel l2tp

Published: February 26, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250226618
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) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49727)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the l2tp_ip6_sendmsg() function in net/l2tp/l2tp_ip6.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.