SB2023032906 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Linux kernel ntfs3

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SB2023032906 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Linux kernel ntfs3

Published: March 29, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023032906
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48424)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within fs/ntfs3/inode.c in Linux kernel. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


2) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48423)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within fs/ntfs3/record.c in Linux kernel. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References