SB2024101542 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel RT (Live Patch 1 for SLE 15 SP6) 

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SB2024101542 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel RT (Live Patch 1 for SLE 15 SP6)

Published: October 15, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024101542
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40909)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the bpf_obj_get(), bpf_link_defer_dealloc_mult_rcu_gp() and bpf_link_free() functions in kernel/bpf/syscall.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40954)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the sk_common_release() function in net/core/sock.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References