Security update for kernel live patch 3

SUSE Security Update: Security update for kernel live patch 3
Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2016:0745-1
Rating: important
References: #955837 #962078
Affected Products:
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching 12

  • An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available.

    Description:


    This kernel live patch for Linux Kernel 3.12.38-44.1 fixes two security
    issues:

    Fixes:
    - CVE-2016-0728: A reference leak in keyring handling with
    join_session_keyring() could lead to local attackers gain root
    privileges. (bsc#962078).
    - 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-12-2016-430=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_38-44-default-5-2.1
      • kgraft-patch-3_12_38-44-xen-5-2.1

    References: