SB2023030317 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel via TUN/TAP sockets
Published: March 3, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023030317
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Type Confusion (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1076)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error during initialization of TUN/TAP sockets. A local user can trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.