SUSE-SU-2018:2448-1: important: Security update for shadow

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   SUSE Security Update: Security update for shadow
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Announcement ID:    SUSE-SU-2018:2448-1
Rating:             important
References:         #1099310 
Cross-References:   CVE-2016-6252
Affected Products:
                    SUSE CaaS Platform 3.0
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   An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

Description:

   This update for shadow fixes the following issues:

   - CVE-2016-6252: Incorrect integer handling could results in local
     privilege escalation (bsc#1099310)


Patch Instructions:

   To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods
   like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".

   Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:

   - SUSE CaaS Platform 3.0:

      To install this update, use the SUSE CaaS Platform Velum dashboard.
      It will inform you if it detects new updates and let you then trigger
      updating of the complete cluster in a controlled way.



Package List:

   - SUSE CaaS Platform 3.0 (x86_64):

      shadow-4.2.1-27.16.1
      shadow-debuginfo-4.2.1-27.16.1
      shadow-debugsource-4.2.1-27.16.1


References:

   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-6252.html
   https://bugzilla.suse.com/1099310