Incorrect Authorization Affecting kernel-modules package, versions <0:4.18.0-477.27.2.el8_8


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (12th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-KERNELMODULES-5931796
  • published11 Jul 2023
  • disclosed21 Jun 2023

Introduced: 21 Jun 2023

CVE-2023-2002  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-863  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 kernel-modules to version 0:4.18.0-477.27.2.el8_8 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2023:5244.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-modules package and not the kernel-modules package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A vulnerability was found in the HCI sockets implementation due to a missing capability check in net/bluetooth/hci_sock.c in the Linux Kernel. This flaw allows an attacker to unauthorized execution of management commands, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Bluetooth communication.

CVSS Scores

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