SB2022070210 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 30 for SLE 15 SP1)



SB2022070210 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 30 for SLE 15 SP1)

Published: July 2, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022070210
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1734)

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

The vulnerability exists due to Marvell NFC device driver implementation in the Linux kernel did not properly perform memory cleanup operations in some situations. A local user can trigger use-after-free to escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.