SB2024101770 - Ubuntu update for linux-azure 



SB2024101770 - Ubuntu update for linux-azure

Published: October 17, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024101770
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-2024-45016)

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

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


2) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45001)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the mana_get_rxbuf_cfg() function in drivers/net/ethernet/microsoft/mana/mana_en.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.