SUSE: 2018:4238-1 Important: Linux Kernel Live Patch Security Update
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December 22, 2018
An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available
Summary
This update for the Linux Kernel 4.12.14-23 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 Module for Live Patching 15: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Live-Patching-15-2018-3046=1 Package List: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15 (ppc64le x86_64):
Topics Covered
References
#1097356 #1118319
Cross- CVE-2018-5848 CVE-2018-9568
Affected Products:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-5848.html
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-9568.html
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1097356
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1118319
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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2018:4238-1
Rating: important
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