SB2024042432 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 10 for SLE 15 SP5)

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SB2024042432 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 10 for SLE 15 SP5)

Published: April 24, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024042432
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Resource exhaustion (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52340)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing very large ICMPv6 packets. A remote attacker can send a flood of IPv6 ICMP6 PTB messages, cause the high lock contention and increased CPU usage, leading to a denial of service.

Successful vulnerability exploitation requires a attacker to be on the local network or have a high bandwidth connection.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26622)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the tomoyo_write_control() function. A local  user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References