SB2025022435 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 2 for SLE 15 SP6)

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SB2025022435 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 2 for SLE 15 SP6)

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

Security Bulletin ID SB2025022435
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36974)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the taprio_parse_mqprio_opt() function in net/sched/sch_taprio.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) 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