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SUSE 15 SP6: 2024:3626-1 important: Linux Kernel RT security patch

* bsc#1228349 * bsc#1228786 Cross-References: * CVE-2024-40909 . # Security update for the Linux Kernel RT (Live Patch 1 for SLE 15 SP6) Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2024:3626-1 Release Date: 2024-10-15T02:33:30Z Rating: important References: * bsc#1228349 * bsc#1228786 Cross-References: * CVE-2024-40909 * CVE-2024-40954 CVSS scores: * CVE-2024-40909 ( SUSE ): 7.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H * CVE-2024-40909 ( NVD ): 7.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H * CVE-2024-40954 ( SUSE ): 7.0 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H * CVE-2024-40954 ( NVD ): 7.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Affected Products: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 15-SP6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP6 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP6 An update that solves two vulnerabilities can now be installed. ## Description: This update for the Linux Kernel 6.4.0-150600_10_5 fixes several issues. The following security issues were fixed: * CVE-2024-40954: net: do not leave a dangling sk pointer, when socket creation fails (bsc#1227808) * CVE-2024-40909: bpf: Fix a potential use-after-free in bpf_link_free() (bsc#1228349). ## Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE 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 Live Patching 15-SP6 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Live-Patching-15-SP6-2024-3626=1 ## Package List: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 15-SP6 (x86_64) * kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP6-RT_Update_1-debugsource-3-150600.1.8.1 * kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_10_5-rt-debuginfo-3-150600.1.8.1 * kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_10_5-rt-3-150600.1.8.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-40909.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-40954.html *https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1228349 * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1228786 . The latest security patch tackles issues in Linux Kernel RT for SLE 15 SP6, featuring critical fixes and comprehensive guidance.. Linux Kernel Security, Live Patch Update, SUSE Security Advisory, BPF Issues, Network Vulnerabilities. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Oct 15, 2024 •Important SuSE