Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 update for kernel



Published: 2023-01-25
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-2964
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

kernel (Red Hat package)
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Vendor Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU67811

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2964

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 8.2

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.2

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.2

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS: 8.2

kernel (Red Hat package): before 4.18.0-193.98.1.el8_2

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:0395


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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