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SUSE: 2017:0760-1 Important: Kernel Live Patch 7 DoS Issue Resolved

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Calendar Grey March 21, 2017
Dist Suse Esm H88
Update for SUSE Linux Kernel Live Patch 7 resolves important DoS issue, enhancing system security.
An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available

Summary

This update for the Linux Kernel 3.12.62-60_62 fixes one issue. The following security bug was fixed: - CVE-2017-5970: The ipv4_pktinfo_prepare function in net/ipv4/ip_sockglue.c in the Linux kernel allowed attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via (1) an application that made crafted system calls or possibly (2) IPv4 traffic with invalid IP options (bsc#1025013). 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-12-2017-428=1 To bring your system up-to-date, use "zypper patch". Package List: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12 (x86_64): kgraft-patch-3_12_62-60_62-default-7-2.1

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Topics Covered

security advisory DoS important kernel SUSE Linux patch

References

#1025013

Cross- CVE-2017-5970

Affected Products:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-5970.html

https://bugzilla.suse.com/1025013

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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2017:0760-1
Rating: important

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Topics Covered

security advisory DoS important kernel SUSE Linux patch

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