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SUSE: 2021:2372-1 important: Linux Kernel Patch Fixing Escalation

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Calendar Grey July 15, 2021
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SUSE has released a vital security patch for the Linux Kernel Live Patch 25, targeting a significant flaw in SLE 15 SP1. Learn more details here.
An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available

Summary

This update for the Linux Kernel 4.12.14-197_92 fixes one issue. The following security issue was fixed: - CVE-2021-0512: Fixed a possible out-of-bounds write which could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. (bsc#1187597) 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: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Live-Patching-15-SP1-2021-2372=1 Package List: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP1 (ppc64le x86_64): kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-197_92-default-2-2.1

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Topics Covered

security advisory kernel update privilege escalation SUSE live patching

References

#1187597

Cross- CVE-2021-0512

CVSS scores:

CVE-2021-0512 (SUSE): 8.4 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Products:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP1

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-0512.html

https://bugzilla.suse.com/1187597

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Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2021:2372-1
Rating: important

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Topics Covered

security advisory kernel update privilege escalation SUSE live patching

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