An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available. . SUSE Security Update: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 18 for SLE 15 SP1) ______________________________________________________________________________ Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2020:3690-1 Rating: important References: #1178622 #1178783 Cross-References: CVE-2020-25668 CVE-2020-25705 Affected Products: SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP1 ______________________________________________________________________________ An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available. Description: This update for the Linux Kernel 4.12.14-197_67 fixes several issues. The following security issues were fixed: - CVE-2020-25668: Fixed a concurrency use-after-free in con_font_op (bsc#1178622). - CVE-2020-25705: Fixed a flaw which could have allowed an off-path remote user to effectively bypass source port UDP randomization (bsc#1178783). 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-SP1-2020-3690=1 Package List: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP1 (ppc64le x86_64): kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-197_67-default-2-2.1 References: https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-25668.html https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-25705.html https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1178622 https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1178783 . SUSE has released a security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 18) to address significant vulnerabilities in SLE 15 SP1.. Linux Kernel Update, SUSE Security Patch, Live Patching Fixes. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team
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