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SUSE Linux: 2019:0777-1 Moderate: NTP Segmentation Fault Fix

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Calendar Grey March 27, 2019
Dist Suse Esm H88
A swift security patch for ntp is now released on SUSE to address a moderate severity segmentation fault vulnerability. Discover the specifics immediately.
An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available

Summary

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:

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References

#1128525

Cross- CVE-2019-8936

Affected Products:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Open Buildservice Development Tools 15

SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Legacy Software 15

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-8936.html

https://bugzilla.suse.com/1128525

Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2019:0777-1
Rating: moderate

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