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SUSE Linux Enterprise Module: 2020:2307-1 Important: grub2 Kernel Fix

An update that solves one vulnerability and has one errata is now available. . SUSE Security Update: Security update for grub2 ______________________________________________________________________________ Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2020:2307-1 Rating: important References: #1172745 #1174421 Cross-References: CVE-2020-15705 Affected Products: SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Server Applications 15-SP1 SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15-SP1 ______________________________________________________________________________ An update that solves one vulnerability and has one errata is now available. Description: This update for grub2 fixes the following issues: - CVE-2020-15705: Fail kernel validation without shim protocol (bsc#1174421). - Add fibre channel device's ofpath support to grub-ofpathname and search hint to speed up root device discovery (bsc#1172745). 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 Server Applications 15-SP1: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Server-Applications-15-SP1-2020-2307=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15-SP1: zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Basesystem-15-SP1-2020-2307=1 Package List: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Server Applications 15-SP1 (noarch): grub2-x86_64-xen-2.02-26.33.1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15-SP1 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64): grub2-2.02-26.33.1 grub2-debuginfo-2.02-26.33.1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15-SP1 (aarch64 s390x x86_64): grub2-debugsource-2.02-26.33.1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15-SP1 (noarch): grub2-arm64-efi-2.02-26.33.1 grub2-i386-pc-2.02-26.33.1 grub2-powerpc-ieee1275-2.02-26.33.1 grub2-snapper-plugin-2.02-26.33.1 grub2-systemd-sleep-plugin-2.02-26.33.1 grub2-x86_64-efi-2.02-26.33.1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15-SP1 (s390x): grub2-s390x-emu-2.02-26.33.1 References: https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-15705.html https://bugzilla.suse.com/1172745 https://bugzilla.suse.com/1174421 _______________________________________________ sle-security-updates mailing list This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://lists.suse.com/mailman/listinfo/sle-security-updates . Critical SUSE Security Patch tackles grub2 vulnerabilities, managing kernel validation flaws and providing guidance on how to apply fixes.. SUSE Update, Grub2 Security, Kernel Fixes, Server Security. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Aug 25, 2020 •Important SuSE