Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 16 for SLE 15 SP3)

SUSE Security Update: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 16 for SLE 15 SP3)
Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2022:1948-1
Rating: important
References: #1197597 #1199602
Cross-References:CVE-2022-1048 CVE-2022-30594
Affected Products:
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-SP3
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.1
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP3
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15-SP3
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15-SP3

An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available.

Description:

This update for the Linux Kernel 5.3.18-150300_59_60 fixes several issues.
The following security issues were fixed:

  • CVE-2022-1048: Fixed a race Condition in snd_pcm_hw_free leading to use-after-free due to the AB/BA lock with buffer_mutex and mmap_lock (bsc#1197597).
  • CVE-2022-30594: Fixed restriction bypass on setting the PT_SUSPEND_SECCOMP flag (bnc#1199602).

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-SP3:
    zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Live-Patching-15-SP3-2022-1948=1

Package List:

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP3 (ppc64le s390x x86_64):
    • kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_60-default-6-150300.2.2

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