SB2022072063 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 27 for SLE 12 SP4)

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SB2022072063 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 27 for SLE 12 SP4)

Published: July 20, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022072063
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) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1729)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within sys_perf_event_open() in Linux kernel. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and escalate privileges on the system.


2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20154)

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

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error in the Linux Kernel. A local user can bypass security restrictions and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References