SB2023081436 - Security restrictions bypass in Linux kernel TUN/TAP functionality
Published: August 14, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023081436
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Type Confusion (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4194)
CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in TUN/TAP functionality. A local user can bypass network filters and gain unauthorized access to some resources.
The vulnerability exists due to incomplete fix for #VU72742 (CVE-2023-1076).
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/20230731164237.48365-1-lersek@redhat.com/
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/20230731164237.48365-2-lersek@redhat.com/
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-4194
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/20230731164237.48365-3-lersek@redhat.com/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2229498
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3TYLSJ2SAI7RF56ZLQ5CQWCJLVJSD73Q/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/344H6HO6SSC4KT7PDFXSDIXKMKHISSGF/