SUSE-SU-2017:0759-1: important: Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 13 for SLE 12
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SUSE Security Update: Security update for Linux Kernel Live Patch 13 for SLE 12
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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2017:0759-1
Rating: important
References: #1025013
Cross-References: CVE-2017-5970
Affected Products:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-LTSS
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An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.
Description:
This update for the Linux Kernel 3.12.55-52_45 fixes one issue.
The following security bug was fixed:
- CVE-2017-5970: The ipv4_pktinfo_prepare function in
net/ipv4/ip_sockglue.c in the Linux kernel allowed attackers to cause a
denial of service (system crash) via (1) an application that made
crafted system calls or possibly (2) IPv4 traffic with invalid IP
options (bsc#1025013).
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 Server for SAP 12:
zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SAP-12-2017-419=1
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-LTSS:
zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SERVER-12-2017-419=1
To bring your system up-to-date, use "zypper patch".
Package List:
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12 (x86_64):
kgraft-patch-3_12_55-52_45-default-7-2.1
kgraft-patch-3_12_55-52_45-xen-7-2.1
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-LTSS (x86_64):
kgraft-patch-3_12_55-52_45-default-7-2.1
kgraft-patch-3_12_55-52_45-xen-7-2.1
References:
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-5970.html
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1025013
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