SUSE-SU-2016:0756-1: important: Security update for kernel live patch 7

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

   SUSE Security Update: Security update for kernel live patch 7
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Announcement ID:    SUSE-SU-2016:0756-1
Rating:             important
References:         #955837 #962078 
Cross-References:   CVE-2013-7446 CVE-2016-0728
Affected Products:
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12
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   An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available.

Description:


   This kernel live patch for Linux Kernel 3.12.44-52.18.1 fixes two security
   issues:

   Fixes:
   - CVE-2016-0728: A reference leak in keyring handling with
     join_session_keyring() could lead to local attackers gain root
     privileges. (bsc#962078).
   - CVE-2013-7446: Use-after-free vulnerability in net/unix/af_unix.c in the
     Linux kernel allowed local users to bypass intended AF_UNIX socket
     permissions or cause a denial of service (panic) via crafted epoll_ctl
     calls. (bsc#955837)


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-12-2016-434=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_44-52_18-default-4-2.1
      kgraft-patch-3_12_44-52_18-xen-4-2.1


References:

   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-7446.html
   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0728.html
   https://bugzilla.suse.com/955837
   https://bugzilla.suse.com/962078