SB2022071916 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 31 for SLE 15 SP1)



SB2022071916 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 31 for SLE 15 SP1)

Published: July 19, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022071916
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) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20154)

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

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error in the Linux Kernel. A local user can bypass security restrictions and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.