Security update for kernel live patch 11
SUSE Security Update: Security update for kernel live patch 11
Announcement ID: | SUSE-SU-2016:0754-1 |
Rating: | important |
References: | #955837 |
Affected Products: |
An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.
Description:
This kernel live patch for Linux Kernel 3.12.51-52.39.1 fixes two security
issues:
Fixes:
- CVE-2013-7446: Use-after-free vulnerability in net/unix/af_unix.c in the
Linux kernel allowed local users to bypass intended AF_UNIX socket
permissions or cause a denial of service (panic) via crafted epoll_ctl
calls. (bsc#955837)
Patch Instructions:
To install this SUSE Security Update use YaST online_update.
Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12:
zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Live-Patching-12-2016-438=1
To bring your system up-to-date, use "zypper patch".
Package List:
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12 (x86_64):
- kgraft-patch-3_12_51-52_39-default-2-2.1
- kgraft-patch-3_12_51-52_39-xen-2-2.1