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SUSE: 2025:1257-1 important: Linux Kernel fixes for network issues

* bsc#1228714 * bsc#1235218 Cross-References: * CVE-2024-41090 . # Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 25 for SLE 15 SP4) Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2025:1257-1 Release Date: 2025-04-14T16:33:37Z Rating: important References: * bsc#1228714 * bsc#1235218 Cross-References: * CVE-2024-41090 * CVE-2024-56600 CVSS scores: * CVE-2024-41090 ( SUSE ): 7.1 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H * CVE-2024-56600 ( SUSE ): 8.5 CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N * CVE-2024-56600 ( SUSE ): 7.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H * CVE-2024-56600 ( NVD ): 7.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H * CVE-2024-56600 ( 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 15.4 * SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP4 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 15-SP4 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.3 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.4 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP4 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP4 An update that solves two vulnerabilities can now be installed. ## Description: This update for the Linux Kernel 5.14.21-150400_24_116 fixes several issues. The following security issues were fixed: * CVE-2024-41090: tap: add missing verification for short frame (bsc#1228714). * CVE-2024-56600: net: inet6: do not leave a dangling sk pointer in inet6_create() (bsc#1235218). ## 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-SP4 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Live-Patching-15-SP4-2025-1257=1 * openSUSE Leap 15.4 zypper in -t patch SUSE-2025-1257=1 ## Package List: * SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 15-SP4 (ppc64le s390x x86_64) *kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP4_Update_25-debugsource-16-150400.2.1 * kernel-livepatch-5_14_21-150400_24_116-default-16-150400.2.1 * kernel-livepatch-5_14_21-150400_24_116-default-debuginfo-16-150400.2.1 * openSUSE Leap 15.4 (ppc64le s390x x86_64) * kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP4_Update_25-debugsource-16-150400.2.1 * kernel-livepatch-5_14_21-150400_24_116-default-16-150400.2.1 * kernel-livepatch-5_14_21-150400_24_116-default-debuginfo-16-150400.2.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-41090.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-56600.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1228714 * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1235218 . Important notice regarding SUSE Linux Kernel patching critical vulnerabilities in networking and tap functionalities. Ensure your system is safeguarded by applying the latest updates.. Linux Kernel Updates, SUSE Security, Kernel Security Fixes. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Apr 14, 2025 •Important SuSE