Buffer Overflow Affecting kernel-uek-doc package, versions <0:4.1.12-124.71.3.el6uek


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (5th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE6-KERNELUEKDOC-3314576
  • published8 Feb 2023
  • disclosed12 Jan 2023

Introduced: 12 Jan 2023

CVE-2022-3628  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-120  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:6 kernel-uek-doc to version 0:4.1.12-124.71.3.el6uek or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2023-12109.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-uek-doc package and not the kernel-uek-doc package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

A buffer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver. This issue occurs when a user connects to a malicious USB device. This can allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges.

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