This update for ntp fixes the following issues: Security issue fixed: - CVE-2019-8936: Fixed a null pointer exception which could allow an authenticated attcker to cause segmentation fault to ntpd (bsc#1128525). Other issues addressed: - Fixed several bugs in the BANCOMM reclock driver. - Fixed ntp_loopfilter.c snprintf compilation warnings. - Fixed spurious initgroups() error message. - Fixed STA_NANO struct timex units. - Fixed GPS week rollover in libparse. - Fixed incorrect poll interval in packet. - Added a missing check for ENABLE_CMAC. 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:
#1128525
Cross- CVE-2019-8936
Affected Products:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-LTSS
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-8936.html
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1128525
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