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Oracle Linux: CVE-2022-0500: ELSA-2024-3138: kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)

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Oracle Linux: CVE-2022-0500: ELSA-2024-3138: kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
01/14/2022
Created
05/29/2024
Added
05/28/2024
Modified
08/06/2024

Description

A flaw was found in unrestricted eBPF usage by the BPF_BTF_LOAD, leading to a possible out-of-bounds memory write in the Linux kernel’s BPF subsystem due to the way a user loads BTF. This flaw allows a local user to crash or escalate their privileges on the system.

Solution(s)

  • oracle-linux-upgrade-kernel

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