SB20230821124 - Fedora 38 update for kernel, kernel-headers, kernel-tools

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SB20230821124 - Fedora 38 update for kernel, kernel-headers, kernel-tools

Published: August 21, 2023 Updated: September 4, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB20230821124
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31248)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in nft_chain_lookup_byid() function, which failed to check whether a chain was active and CAP_NET_ADMIN is in any user or network namespace. A local user ca trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35001)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the nft_byteorder() function. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References