SB2023060662 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 42 for SLE 12 SP5) 

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SB2023060662 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 42 for SLE 12 SP5)

Published: June 6, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023060662
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1989)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the btsdio_remove() function in driversluetoothtsdio.c. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and escalate privileges on the system.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2162)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the scsi_sw_tcp_session_create() function in drivers/scsi/iscsi_tcp.c in SCSI sub-component in the Linux Kernel. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References