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SUSE Linux Enterprise 12-SP5: 2021:1880-1 Important: Shim Security Fix

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Calendar Grey June 8, 2021
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SUSE Security Patch for shim: Critical updates and setup guidelines. Apply the new update immediately!
An update that contains security fixes can now be installed

Summary

This update for shim fixes the following issues: - Update to the unified shim binary for SBAT support (bsc#1182057) - shim-install: Always assume "removable" for Azure to avoid the endless reset loop (bsc#1185464). 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 12-SP5: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-SERVER-12-SP5-2021-1880=1 Package List: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP5 (x86_64): shim-15.4-25.16.1

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Topics Covered

security advisory security fix important shim SUSE Linux Enterprise installation methods

References

#1182057 #1185464

Affected Products:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12-SP5

https://bugzilla.suse.com/1182057

https://bugzilla.suse.com/1185464

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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2021:1880-1
Rating: important

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security advisory security fix important shim SUSE Linux Enterprise installation methods

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