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SUSE 12 SP1: 2019:1425-1 Important: Linux Kernel Denial Of Service

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Calendar Grey June 5, 2019
Dist Suse Esm H88
A security enhancement for the Linux Kernel resolves a service interruption dilemma by rectifying a pivotal flaw within the infrastructure.
An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available

Summary

This update for the Linux Kernel 3.12.74-60_64_110- fixes one issue. The following security issue was fixed: - CVE-2018-5390: The Linux kernel could be forced to make very expensive calls to tcp_collapse_ofo_queue() and tcp_prune_ofo_queue() for every incoming packet which can lead to a denial of service (bsc#1102682). 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 for SAP 12-SP2: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SAP-12-SP2-2019-1425=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP1: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SAP-12-SP1-2019-1424=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP2-LTSS:

References

#1102682

Cross- CVE-2018-5390

Affected Products:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP2

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP1

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP2-LTSS

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP1-LTSS

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-LTSS

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-5390.html

https://bugzilla.suse.com/1102682

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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2019:1425-1
Rating: important

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