SB2024032260 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel bpf
Published: March 22, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024032260
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52447)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in
bpf. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.