SB2024112615 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for the kernel-rt:4.18.0 module

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER

Main Vulnerability Database SB2024112615

SB2024112615 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for the kernel-rt:4.18.0 module

Published: November 26, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024112615
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27043)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the dvb_register_device() function in drivers/media/dvb-core/dvbdev.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38564)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper checks within with bpf_prog_attach_check_attach_type() function in kernel/bpf/syscall.c. A local user can bypass certain security restrictions.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References