SUSE: 2020:1475-1 Critical: Linux Kernel Buffer Overflow Fix
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May 26, 2020
An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available
Summary
This update for the Linux Kernel 3.12.74-60_64_115 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). 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-SP3:
References
#1171252 #1171254
Cross- CVE-2020-12653 CVE-2020-12654
Affected Products:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP3-LTSS
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP2-LTSS
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP1-LTSS
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15
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://bugzilla.suse.com/1171252
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1171254
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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2020:1475-1
Rating: important
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