SB2023100332 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 Advanced Update Support update for kernel 



SB2023100332 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 Advanced Update Support update for kernel

Published: October 3, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023100332
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) 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.