SB2022081133 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 27 for SLE 15 SP2) 



SB2022081133 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 27 for SLE 15 SP2)

Published: August 11, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022081133
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1679)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ath9k_htc_wait_for_target() function in the Linux kernel’s Atheros wireless adapter driver. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20141)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper imposition of security restrictions in the Linux kernel's components. A local user can trigger the vulnerability to bypass security restrictions bypass and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.