SUSE: 2020:2531-1 Critical: Kernel Live Patch 10 Enhancements
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September 4, 2020
An update that fixes four vulnerabilities is now available
Summary
This update for the Linux Kernel 4.12.14-197_37 fixes several issues. The following security issues were fixed: - CVE-2020-14331: Fixed a buffer over-write in vgacon_scroll (bsc#1174247). - CVE-2020-15780: Fixed a lockdown bypass via injection of malicious ACPI tables via configfs (bsc#1174186). - CVE-2019-9458: Fixed a use-after-free in media/v4l (bsc#1173963). - CVE-2020-11668: Fixed a memory corruption issue in the Xirlink camera USB driver (bsc#1173942). 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 Module for Live Patching 15-SP1:
Topics Covered
References
#1173942 #1173963 #1174186 #1174247
Cross- CVE-2019-9458 CVE-2020-11668 CVE-2020-14331
CVE-2020-15780
Affected Products:
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12-SP5
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-9458.html
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-11668.html
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-14331.html
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-15780.html
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1173942
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1173963
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1174186
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1174247
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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2020:2531-1
Rating: important
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