SB2023072601 - Ubuntu update for linux-oem-6.1

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SB2023072601 - Ubuntu update for linux-oem-6.1

Published: July 26, 2023 Updated: March 22, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2023072601
CSH 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 vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3269)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the handling of stack expansion within the memory management subsystem in the Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3389)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After 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 use-after-free error in the Linux Kernel io_uring subsystem. A local user can exploit a race condition and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References