SB2023032737 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support update for kernel



SB2023032737 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support update for kernel

Published: March 27, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023032737
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4744)

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

CVSSv4: 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:U/U:Clear


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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the tun_free_netdev() function in the Linux kernel’s TUN/TAP device driver. A local user can trigger a double free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.