SB2023032718 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 34 for SLE 15 SP1) 



SB2023032718 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 34 for SLE 15 SP1)

Published: March 27, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023032718
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26545)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a double free in net/mpls/af_mpls.c during the renaming of a device. A local user can trigger a double free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.