Security update for e2fsprogs

An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

Description:

This update for e2fsprogs fixes the following issues:

• CVE-2019-5188: Fixed a code execution vulnerability in the directory rehashing functionality (bsc#1160571).

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 CaaS Platform 3.0:
  To install this update, use the SUSE CaaS Platform Velum dashboard. It will inform you if it detects new updates and let you then trigger updating of the complete cluster in a controlled way.

Package List:

• SUSE CaaS Platform 3.0 (x86_64):
  • e2fsprogs-1.42.11-16.6.1
  • e2fsprogs-debuginfo-1.42.11-16.6.1
  • e2fsprogs-debugsource-1.42.11-16.6.1
  • libcom_err2-1.42.11-16.6.1
  • libcom_err2-debuginfo-1.42.11-16.6.1
  • libext2fs2-1.42.11-16.6.1
  • libext2fs2-debuginfo-1.42.11-16.6.1

References:

• https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-5188.html
• https://bugzilla.suse.com/1160571