PT-2022-6979 · Oracle · Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel

Published 2022-12-17 · Updated 2023-09-25 · CVE-2023-22024

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to the RDS module in the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK), which has two setsockopt(2) options, RDS CONN RESET and RDS6 CONN RESET, that are not re-entrant. A malicious local user with CAP NET ADMIN can use this to crash the kernel, resulting in a denial of service. The problem is associated with incorrect clearance or release of resources.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Resource Release

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-404

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-06109

CVE-2023-22024

Affected Products

Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel

References · 24

• https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2023-12874.html · Vendor Advisory
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• https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2023-12911.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22024 · Security Note
• https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2023-12803.html · Vendor Advisory
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