SB2024061972 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel RT (Live Patch 3 for SLE 15 SP5) 

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SB2024061972 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel RT (Live Patch 3 for SLE 15 SP5)

Published: June 19, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024061972
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52628)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the nft_exthdr_sctp_eval(), nft_exthdr_tcp_eval(), and nft_exthdr_ipv6_eval() functions. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the system, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26852)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ip6_route_multipath_add() and list_for_each_entry_safe() functions in net/ipv6/route.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References