SB2023032425 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel KVM
Published: March 24, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023032425
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) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2196)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization within nVMX in Linux kernel. A local user can perform speculative execution attacks and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.