SB2022051055 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 29 for SLE 15)

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SB2022051055 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 29 for SLE 15)

Published: May 10, 2022 Updated: June 18, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2022051055
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39713)

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

The vulnerability exists due to multiple issues in Qdisc implementation related to rcu read lock. A local application can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1011)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the write() function of FUSE filesystem. A local user can retireve (partial) /etc/shadow hashes and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References