SB2024022334 - Ubuntu update for linux
Published: February 23, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024022334
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-7192)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform DoS attack on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due memory leak within the ctnetlink_create_conntrack() function in net/netfilter/nf_conntrack_netlink.c. A local user with CAP_NET_ADMIN privileges can perform denial of service attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.