Out-of-bounds Write Affecting kernel package, versions <0:4.18.0-513.18.1.el8_9


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (5th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-RHEL8-KERNEL-3333783
  • published28 Feb 2023
  • disclosed17 Jan 2023

Introduced: 17 Jan 2023

CVE-2023-1073  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade RHEL:8 kernel to version 0:4.18.0-513.18.1.el8_9 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2024:0897.

NVD Description

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

A memory corruption flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s human interface device (HID) subsystem in how a user inserts a malicious USB device. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

CVSS Scores

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