SB2023121437 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 41 for SLE 15 SP2) 



SB2023121437 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 41 for SLE 15 SP2)

Published: December 14, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023121437
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
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 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2163)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in BPF verifier caused by improper marking of registers for precision tracking in certain situations. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.