SUSE: 2018:1225-1 Important: Memory Corruption Fix in Linux Kernel
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May 12, 2018
An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.
Summary
This update for the Linux Kernel 4.4.120-94_17 fixes one issue. The following security issue was fixed: - CVE-2018-1000199: A bug in x86 debug register handling of ptrace() could lead to memory corruption, possibly a denial of service or privilege escalation (bsc#1090036). 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 Live Patching 12-SP3: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Live-Patching-12-SP3-2018-896=1 Package List: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12-SP3 (ppc64le x86_64): kgraft-patch-4_4_120-94_17-default-2-2.2 kgraft-patch-4_4_120-94_17-default-debuginfo-2-2.2
Topics Covered
References
#1090036
Cross- CVE-2018-1000199
Affected Products:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12-SP3
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-1000199.html
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1090036
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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2018:1225-1
Rating: important
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