SB2023011247 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for kernel-rt

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SB2023011247 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for kernel-rt

Published: January 12, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023011247
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) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2964)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ASIX AX88179_178A-based USB 2.0/3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Devices driver in Linux kernel. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4139)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the i915 kernel driver on Linux kernel. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References