SB2018012615 - SUSE Linux update for the Linux Kernel



SB2018012615 - SUSE Linux update for the Linux Kernel

Published: January 26, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018012615
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) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15868)

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

The vulnerability exists due to abet check of l2cap socket availability in the bnep_add_connection() function in net/bluetooth/bnep/core.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.