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SUSE: 2020:1452-1 Important: Kernel Live Patch Fixes Buffer Overflows

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Calendar Grey May 26, 2020
Dist Suse Esm H88
Major enhancement for SUSE's Linux Kernel tackling various current vulnerabilities, such as memory leak exploits and additional concerns.
An update that fixes three vulnerabilities is now available

Summary

This update for the Linux Kernel 4.12.14-122_20 fixes several issues. The following security issues were fixed: - CVE-2020-12653: Fixed a buffer overflow in mwifiex_cmd_append_vsie_tlv() which could have allowed local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (bsc#1171254). - CVE-2020-12654: Fixed a heap-based buffer overflow in mwifiex_ret_wmm_get_status() which could have been triggered by a remote AP to trigger (bsc#1171252). - CVE-2020-1749: Fixed an improper implementation in some IPsec protocols where the data were sent unencrypted allowing an attacker to read them (bsc#1165631). 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:

References

#1165631 #1171252 #1171254

Cross- CVE-2020-12653 CVE-2020-12654 CVE-2020-1749

Affected Products:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP1

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12-SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12-SP4

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-12653.html

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-12654.html

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-1749.html

https://bugzilla.suse.com/1165631

https://bugzilla.suse.com/1171252

https://bugzilla.suse.com/1171254

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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2020:1452-1
Rating: important

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