SUSE-SU-2023:0231-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 29 for SLE 15 SP1)

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   SUSE Security Update: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 29 for SLE 15 SP1)
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Announcement ID:    SUSE-SU-2023:0231-1
Rating:             important
References:         #1204167 
Cross-References:   CVE-2022-3424
CVSS scores:
                    CVE-2022-3424 (SUSE): 7 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Products:
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-SP1
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP1
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15-SP1
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15-SP1
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   An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

Description:

   This update for the Linux Kernel 4.12.14-197_108 fixes one issue.

   The following security issue was fixed:

   - CVE-2022-3424: Fixed use-after-free in gru_set_context_option(),
     gru_fault() and gru_handle_user_call_os() that could lead to kernel
     panic  (bsc#1204167).


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-SP1:

      zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Live-Patching-15-SP1-2023-231=1 SUSE-SLE-Module-Live-Patching-15-SP1-2023-232=1



Package List:

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP1 (ppc64le x86_64):

      kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-197_105-default-13-150100.2.2
      kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-197_108-default-12-150100.2.2


References:

   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-3424.html
   https://bugzilla.suse.com/1204167