SB20240620148 - Security restrictions bypass in Linux kernel

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SB20240620148 - Security restrictions bypass in Linux kernel

Published: June 20, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB20240620148
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-8159)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The InfiniBand (IB) implementation in the Linux kernel package before 2.6.32-504.12.2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6 does not properly restrict use of User Verbs for registration of memory regions, which allows local users to access arbitrary physical memory locations, and consequently cause a denial of service (system crash) or gain privileges, by leveraging permissions on a uverbs device under /dev/infiniband/.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References