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SUSE 15 SP5 Kernel Live Patch DoS Resolves: Advisory 2024:1274-1

* bsc#1219078 * bsc#1219296 * bsc#1219432 Cross-References: . # Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 6 for SLE 15 SP5) Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2024:1274-1 Rating: important References: * bsc#1219078 * bsc#1219296 * bsc#1219432 Cross-References: * CVE-2023-52340 * CVE-2024-0565 * CVE-2024-1085 CVSS scores: * CVE-2023-52340 ( SUSE ): 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2024-0565 ( SUSE ): 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2024-0565 ( NVD ): 7.4 CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H * CVE-2024-1085 ( SUSE ): 7.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H * CVE-2024-1085 ( NVD ): 7.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Affected Products: * openSUSE Leap 15.5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 15-SP5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP5 An update that solves three vulnerabilities can now be installed. ## Description: This update for the Linux Kernel 5.14.21-150500_55_31 fixes several issues. The following security issues were fixed: * CVE-2024-0565: Fixed an out-of-bounds memory read flaw in receive_encrypted_standard in fs/smb/client/smb2ops.c (bsc#1219078). * CVE-2024-1085: Fixed nf_tables use-after-free vulnerability in the nft_setelem_catchall_deactivate() function (bsc#1219432). * CVE-2023-52340: Fixed ICMPv6 “Packet Too Big” packets force a DoS of the Linux kernel by forcing 100% CPU (bsc#1219296). ## 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: * openSUSE Leap 15.5 zypper in -t patch SUSE-2024-1274=1 * SUSELinux Enterprise Live Patching 15-SP5 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Live-Patching-15-SP5-2024-1274=1 ## Package List: * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (ppc64le s390x x86_64) * kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP5_Update_6-debugsource-6-150500.2.1 * kernel-livepatch-5_14_21-150500_55_31-default-debuginfo-6-150500.2.1 * kernel-livepatch-5_14_21-150500_55_31-default-6-150500.2.1 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 15-SP5 (ppc64le s390x x86_64) * kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP5_Update_6-debugsource-6-150500.2.1 * kernel-livepatch-5_14_21-150500_55_31-default-debuginfo-6-150500.2.1 * kernel-livepatch-5_14_21-150500_55_31-default-6-150500.2.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-52340.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0565.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-1085.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1219078 * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1219296 * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1219432 . Essential security patches for the Linux Kernel bolster defenses against identified vulnerabilities. Ensure you update promptly for optimal safety!. Kernel Update, SUSE Security, Live Patching, Linux Admin, Cybersecurity. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Apr 12, 2024 •Important SuSE