SB2024022918 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 8 for SLE 15 SP5) 



SB2024022918 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 8 for SLE 15 SP5)

Published: February 29, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024022918
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) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51780)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) subsystem in Linux kernel. A local user can exploit the race and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.