SUSE-SU-2019:1437-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 1 for SLE 15)

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   SUSE Security Update: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 1 for SLE 15)
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Announcement ID:    SUSE-SU-2019:1437-1
Rating:             important
References:         #1131390 
Cross-References:   CVE-2018-14734
Affected Products:
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15
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   An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

Description:

   This update for the Linux Kernel 4.12.14-25_3 fixes one issue.

   The following security issue was fixed:

   - CVE-2018-14734: drivers/infiniband/core/ucma.c allowed
     ucma_leave_multicast to access a certain data structure after a cleanup
     step in ucma_process_join, which allows attackers to cause a denial of
     service (use-after-free) (bsc#1131390).


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 Module for Live Patching 15:

      zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Live-Patching-15-2019-1437=1



Package List:

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15 (ppc64le x86_64):

      kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-25_3-default-9-2.1
      kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-25_3-default-debuginfo-9-2.1


References:

   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-14734.html
   https://bugzilla.suse.com/1131390