SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 28 for SLE 15 SP3)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-0179 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-190 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 Operating systems & Components / Operating system SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro Operating systems & Components / Operating system kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_109-default Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | SUSE |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU71173
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0179
CWE-ID:
CWE-190 - Integer overflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an integer overflow within the nft_payload_copy_vlan() function in Linux kernel Netfilter. A local user can trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 28 for SLE 15 SP3) to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 15-SP3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP3
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15: SP3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro: 5.1 - 5.2
kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_109-default: before 2-150300.2.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_live_patching:15-SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_15:SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_15:SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_15:SP3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_micro:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_micro:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:suse:kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_109-default:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20230564-1/
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
