SUSE-SU-2016:0336-1: important: Security update for kernel live patch 9

[sle-security-updates at lists.suse.com]

   SUSE Security Update: Security update for kernel live patch 9
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Announcement ID:    SUSE-SU-2016:0336-1
Rating:             important
References:         #958601 
Cross-References:   CVE-2015-8539
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 3.12.51-52.31.1 fixes a security
   issue:

   Security issues fixed:
   - CVE-2015-8539: A negatively instantiated user key could have been used
     by a local user to leverage privileges (bnc#958601).


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-12-2016-204=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_31-default-2-2.1
      kgraft-patch-3_12_51-52_31-xen-2-2.1


References:

   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8539.html
   https://bugzilla.suse.com/958601