SB2022072523 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 19 for SLE 15 SP3)

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SB2022072523 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 19 for SLE 15 SP3)

Published: July 25, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022072523
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39698)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Linux kernel. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger the use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) 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.

References