SB2022081661 - openEuler 22.03 LTS update for kernel



SB2022081661 - openEuler 22.03 LTS update for kernel

Published: August 16, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022081661
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20368)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the packet_recvmsg() function in Linux kernel. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and potentially escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.