SB2024112119 - Ubuntu update for linux



SB2024112119 - Ubuntu update for linux

Published: November 21, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024112119
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper locking (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48943)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking within the shadow_page_table_clear_flood() function in arch/x86/kvm/mmu/mmu.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.