SB2023100220 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 3 for SLE 15 SP5)
Published: October 2, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023100220
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) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4273)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the implementation of the file name reconstruction function in the exFAT driver in Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a stack overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.