SUSE: 2018:2787-1 Important: Kernel Denial Of Service and Fix
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September 21, 2018
An update that solves two vulnerabilities and has one errata is now available
Summary
This update for the Linux Kernel 3.12.61-52_122 fixes several issues. The following security issues were fixed: - CVE-2018-5390: Prevent very expensive calls to tcp_collapse_ofo_queue() and tcp_prune_ofo_queue() for every incoming TCP packet which can lead to a denial of service (bsc#1102682). - CVE-2018-10902: It was found that the raw midi kernel driver did not protect against concurrent access which lead to a double realloc (double free) in snd_rawmidi_input_params() and snd_rawmidi_output_status(), allowing a malicious local attacker to use this for privilege escalation (bsc#1105323). 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:
References
#1102682 #1103203 #1105323
Cross- CVE-2018-10902 CVE-2018-5390
Affected Products:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-LTSS
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-10902.html
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-5390.html
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1102682
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1103203
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1105323
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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2018:2787-1
Rating: important
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