SB2024061122 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for kpatch-patch

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SB2024061122 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for kpatch-patch

Published: June 11, 2024 Updated: December 19, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024061122
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1086)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the netfilter nf_tables component in Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.


2) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6546)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in the GSM 0710 tty multiplexor in the Linux kernel. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References