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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-LTSS: Crucial Update for Kernel Memory Bugs

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Calendar Grey December 19, 2018
Dist Suse Esm H88
Essential patch released for Linux Kernel targeting vulnerabilities related to memory corruption and buffer overflow in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available

Summary

This update for the Linux Kernel 3.12.61-52_111 fixes several issues. The following security issues were fixed: - CVE-2018-9568: Prevent possible memory corruption due to type confusion in sk_clone_lock. This could lead to local privilege escalation (bsc#1118319). - CVE-2018-5848: Fixed an unsigned integer overflow in wmi_set_ie. This could lead to a buffer overflow (bsc#1097356). 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 Server 12-LTSS:

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Topics Covered

security advisory buffer overflow memory corruption important SUSE Linux Enterprise

References

#1115339 #1118320

Cross- CVE-2018-5848 CVE-2018-9568

Affected Products:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-LTSS

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-5848.html

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-9568.html

https://bugzilla.suse.com/1115339

https://bugzilla.suse.com/1118320

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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2018:4195-1
Rating: important

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Topics Covered

security advisory buffer overflow memory corruption important SUSE Linux Enterprise

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