SB2024012640 - Ubuntu update for linux 

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SB2024012640 - Ubuntu update for linux

Published: January 26, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024012640
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 6
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 6 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6040)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the nf_tables_newtable() function in netfilter nf_tables. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6606)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the smbCalcSize() function in fs/smb/client/netmisc.c file. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and gain access to sensitive information or crash the kernel.


3) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6817)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the netfilter nf_tables component in Linux kernel. A local authenticated user can trigger a use-after-free error and escalate privileges on the system.


4) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6931)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Linux kernel's Performance Events system component. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


5) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6932)

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ipv4 igmp component in Linux kernel. A local authenticated user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code.


6) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0193)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the netfilter subsystem of the Linux kernel. A local user with CAP_NET_ADMIN capability can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References