SB2024032101 - Ubuntu update for linux-aws
Published: March 21, 2024 Updated: December 19, 2024
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23000)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error within the tegra_xusb_find_port_node() function in drivers/phy/tegra/xusb.c. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the system and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
2) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23004)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error within the get_sg_table() function in drivers/gpu/drm/arm/malidp_planes.c. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the system and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
3) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1086)
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 nf_tables component in Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.
4) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24855)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the lpfc_unregister_fcf_rescan() function in scsi device driver. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.