SB20240620117 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel



SB20240620117 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel

Published: June 20, 2024 Updated: July 5, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB20240620117
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42327)

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds write error. A local privileged user can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.