SB2022011932 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for kernel-rt 

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SB2022011932 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for kernel-rt

Published: January 19, 2022 Updated: August 21, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2022011932
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0185)

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the legacy_parse_param() function in fs/fs_context.c in Linux kernel. A local user can tun a specially crafted program to trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code with root privileges.



2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-4155)

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

The vulnerability exists due to the OS kernel does not impose correctly security restrictions. A local user can gain access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References