SUSE-SU-2016:0341-1: important: Security update for Kernel live patch 10

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   SUSE Security Update: Security update for Kernel live patch 10
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Announcement ID:    SUSE-SU-2016:0341-1
Rating:             important
References:         #962078 
Cross-References:   CVE-2016-0728
Affected Products:
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12
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   An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

Description:


   This kernel live patch for Linux Kernel 3.12.51-52.34.1 fixes one security
   issue:

   - A reference leak in keyring handling with join_session_keyring() could
     lead to local attackers gain root privileges. (bsc#962075,
     CVE-2016-0728).


Patch Instructions:

   To install this SUSE Security Update use YaST online_update.
   Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12:

      zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Live-Patching-12-2016-202=1

   To bring your system up-to-date, use "zypper patch".


Package List:

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12 (x86_64):

      kgraft-patch-3_12_51-52_34-default-2-2.1
      kgraft-patch-3_12_51-52_34-xen-2-2.1


References:

   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0728.html
   https://bugzilla.suse.com/962078



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