SB2023053103 - Ubuntu update for snapd
Published: May 31, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023053103
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1523)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to missing access restrictions to IOCTL and TIOCLINUX. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.