SB2023100220 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 3 for SLE 15 SP5) 



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

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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.