SB2022061535 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 40 for SLE 12 SP3)

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SB2022061535 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 40 for SLE 12 SP3)

Published: June 15, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022061535
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1048)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the Linux kernel’s sound subsystem in the way a user triggers concurrent calls of PCM hw_params. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges and perform a denial-of-service attack.


2) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30594)

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


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

The vulnerability exists due to mishandling seccomp permissions. A local user can bypass intended restrictions on setting the PT_SUSPEND_SECCOMP flag and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References