SB2021111920 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 10 for SLE 15 SP2)

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SB2021111920 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 10 for SLE 15 SP2)

Published: November 19, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021111920
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
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-2021-3752)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the Linux kernel’s Bluetooth subsystem when a user calls connect to the socket and disconnect simultaneously. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


2) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-41864)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A local user can gain access to out-of-bounds memory leading to a system crash or a leak of internal kernel information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References