SB2023042513 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel RT (Live Patch 3 for SLE 15 SP4) 

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SB2023042513 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel RT (Live Patch 3 for SLE 15 SP4)

Published: April 25, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023042513
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-2023-1118)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the Linux kernel integrated infrared receiver/transceiver driver "drivers/media/rc/ene_ir.c" when detaching rc device. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.



2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1652)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the nfsd4_ssc_setup_dul() function in fs/nfsd/nfs4proc.c. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References