SB2024050733 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 41 for SLE 15 SP2) 

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SB2024050733 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 41 for SLE 15 SP2)

Published: May 7, 2024 Updated: December 19, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024050733
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 33% Low 67%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5717)

The vulnerability local user to escalate privileges on the system.

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


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0775)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the __ext4_remount() function in fs/ext4/super.c in ext4. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.


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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References