SUSE Linux: 2016:0747-1 Important: Kernel Patch for Root Escalation and DoS
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March 14, 2016
An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available
Summary
This kernel live patch for Linux Kernel 3.12.51-52.31.1 fixes two security issues: Fixes: - CVE-2016-0728: A reference leak in keyring handling with join_session_keyring() could lead to local attackers gain root privileges. (bsc#962078). - CVE-2013-7446: Use-after-free vulnerability in net/unix/af_unix.c in the Linux kernel allowed local users to bypass intended AF_UNIX socket permissions or cause a denial of service (panic) via crafted epoll_ctl calls. (bsc#955837) Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE Security Update use YaST online_update. Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Live-Patching-12-2016-436=1 To bring your system up-to-date, use "zypper patch". Package List:
Topics Covered
References
#955837 #962078
Cross- CVE-2013-7446 CVE-2016-0728
Affected Products:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-7446.html
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0728.html
https://bugzilla.suse.com/955837
https://bugzilla.suse.com/962078
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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2016:0747-1
Rating: important
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