SB20230816145 - Fedora 37 update for kernel



SB20230816145 - Fedora 37 update for kernel

Published: August 16, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB20230816145
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0597)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the Linux kernel cpu_entry_area mapping of X86 CPU data. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.