SUSE Linux Enterprise 12-SP3 Low Risk: ntfs-3g Privilege Escalation Fix
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October 31, 2018
An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available
Summary
This update for ntfs-3g_ntfsprogs fixes the following issues: - CVE-2017-0358: Missing sanitization of the environment during a call to modprobe allowed local users to escalate fo root privilege (bsc#1022500) 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 Workstation Extension 12-SP3: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-WE-12-SP3-2018-2543=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP3: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SDK-12-SP3-2018-2543=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12-SP3: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-DESKTOP-12-SP3-2018-2543=1 Package List: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12-SP3 (x86_64):
Topics Covered
References
#1022500
Cross- CVE-2017-0358
Affected Products:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12-SP3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12-SP3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12-SP3
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-0358.html
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1022500
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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2018:3587-1
Rating: low
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