SUSE-SU-2018:1240-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 6 for SLE 12 SP3)
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SUSE Security Update: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 6 for SLE 12 SP3)
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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2018:1240-1
Rating: important
References: #1088268 #1090036
Cross-References: CVE-2017-0861 CVE-2018-1000199
Affected Products:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12-SP3
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An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available.
Description:
This update for the Linux Kernel 4.4.103-6_33 fixes several issues.
The following security issues were fixed:
- CVE-2018-1000199: A bug in x86 debug register handling of ptrace() could
lead to memory corruption, possibly a denial of service or privilege
escalation (bsc#1090036).
- CVE-2017-0861: Use-after-free vulnerability in the snd_pcm_info function
in the ALSA subsystem in the Linux kernel allowed attackers to gain
privileges via unspecified vectors (bsc#1088268).
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 Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12-SP3:
zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Live-Patching-12-SP3-2018-893=1
Package List:
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12-SP3 (ppc64le x86_64):
kgraft-patch-4_4_103-6_33-default-5-2.2
kgraft-patch-4_4_103-6_33-default-debuginfo-5-2.2
References:
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-0861.html
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-1000199.html
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1088268
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1090036
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