SUSE-SU-2018:1997-2: important: Security update for shadow

[sle-updates at lists.suse.com]

   SUSE Security Update: Security update for shadow
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Announcement ID:    SUSE-SU-2018:1997-2
Rating:             important
References:         #1099310 
Cross-References:   CVE-2016-6252
Affected Products:
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP2-BCL
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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 Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP2-BCL:

      zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SERVER-12-SP2-BCL-2018-1351=1



Package List:

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP2-BCL (x86_64):

      shadow-4.2.1-27.9.1
      shadow-debuginfo-4.2.1-27.9.1
      shadow-debugsource-4.2.1-27.9.1


References:

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