SB2022070211 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 19 for SLE 15 SP3)

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SB2022070211 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 19 for SLE 15 SP3)

Published: July 2, 2022 Updated: December 6, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2022070211
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1116)

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the io_uring subsystem in the Linux kernel. A local user can trigger integer overflow, cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1966)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the Linux kernel's Netfilter subsystem in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c. A local user can trigger use-after-free error to escalate privileges on the system.


3) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32250)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free incorrect NFT_STATEFUL_EXPR in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c in Linux kernel. A local user with ability to create user/net namespaces can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References