SB2023030729 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel RT (Live Patch 1 for SLE 15 SP4)



SB2023030729 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel RT (Live Patch 1 for SLE 15 SP4)

Published: March 7, 2023 Updated: May 13, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2023030729
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) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0179)

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

The vulnerability exists due to an integer overflow within the nft_payload_copy_vlan() function in Linux kernel Netfilter. A local user can trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.