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
- Medium
- High
- 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.