Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 1 for SLE 15 SP2)

SUSE Security Update: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 1 for SLE 15 SP2)
Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2020:2537-1
Rating: important
References: #1174247
Cross-References:CVE-2020-14331
Affected Products:
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP2

An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

Description:

This update for the Linux Kernel 5.3.18-24_9 fixes one issue.
The following security issue was fixed:

  • CVE-2020-14331: Fixed a buffer over-write in vgacon_scroll (bsc#1174247).

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-SP2:
    zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Live-Patching-15-SP2-2020-2537=1

Package List:

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP2 (ppc64le s390x x86_64):
    • kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-24_9-default-2-2.3
    • kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-24_9-default-debuginfo-2-2.3
    • kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP2_Update_1-debugsource-2-2.3

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