SB2025022423 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 56 for SLE 12 SP5) 

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SB2025022423 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 56 for SLE 12 SP5)

Published: February 24, 2025 Updated: March 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025022423
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 33% Low 67%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-47511)

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

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the snd_pcm_hw_param_value_min() and snd_pcm_oss_period_size() functions in sound/core/oss/pcm_oss.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35789)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ieee80211_change_station() function in net/mac80211/cfg.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


3) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53104)

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

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the uvc_parse_format() function in drivers/media/usb/uvc/uvc_driver.c. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References