SB2023032873 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 30 for SLE 15 SP3) 



SB2023032873 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 30 for SLE 15 SP3)

Published: March 28, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023032873
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 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1078)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the rds_rm_zerocopy_callback() function in Linux kernel RDS (Reliable Datagram Sockets) protocol. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.