Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for linux-firmware

1) Protection Mechanism Failure

EUVDB-ID: #VU79525

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46329

CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and elevate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS: 8.4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 8.4

linux-firmware (Red Hat package): before 20201218-106.git05789708.el8_4

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2583

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.