SB2024121163 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for kernel-rt



SB2024121163 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for kernel-rt

Published: December 11, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024121163
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38564)

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper checks within with bpf_prog_attach_check_attach_type() function in kernel/bpf/syscall.c. A local user can bypass certain security restrictions.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.