SB2023121374 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel RT (Live Patch 7 for SLE 15 SP5) 



SB2023121374 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel RT (Live Patch 7 for SLE 15 SP5)

Published: December 13, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023121374
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) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3777)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of table rules flush in certain circumstances within the netfilter subsystem in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.