Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for kpatch-patch-4_18_0-305_120_1 and kpatch-patch-4_18_0-305_138_1
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-36886 CVE-2024-41071 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 CWE-125 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component kpatch-patch-4_18_0-305_138_1 (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component kpatch-patch-4_18_0-305_120_1 (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU90049
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36886
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the tipc_buf_append() function in net/tipc/msg.c when processing fragmented TIPC messages. A remote attacker can send specially crafted packets to the system, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system in the context of the kernel.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.4
kpatch-patch-4_18_0-305_138_1 (Red Hat package): before 1-2.el8_4
kpatch-patch-4_18_0-305_120_1 (Red Hat package): before 1-6.el8_4
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:kpatch-patch-4_18_0-305_138_1_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:kpatch-patch-4_18_0-305_120_1_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7427
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU94956
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41071
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the ieee80211_prep_hw_scan() function in net/mac80211/scan.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.4
kpatch-patch-4_18_0-305_138_1 (Red Hat package): before 1-2.el8_4
kpatch-patch-4_18_0-305_120_1 (Red Hat package): before 1-6.el8_4
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:kpatch-patch-4_18_0-305_138_1_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:kpatch-patch-4_18_0-305_120_1_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7427
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.
