Security update for kernel live patch 9

SUSE Security Update: Security update for kernel live patch 9
Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2016:0336-1
Rating: important
References: #958601
Affected Products:
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12
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    An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

    Description:


    This kernel live patch for Linux Kernel 3.12.51-52.31.1 fixes a security
    issue:

    Security issues fixed:
    - CVE-2015-8539: A negatively instantiated user key could have been used
    by a local user to leverage privileges (bnc#958601).

    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-12-2016-204=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_31-default-2-2.1
      • kgraft-patch-3_12_51-52_31-xen-2-2.1

    References: