Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 29 for SLE 15 SP1)

SUSE Security Update: Security update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 29 for SLE 15 SP1)
Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2023:0231-1
Rating: important
References: #1204167
Cross-References:CVE-2022-3424
Affected Products:
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-SP1
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP1
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15-SP1
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15-SP1

An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

Description:

This update for the Linux Kernel 4.12.14-197_108 fixes one issue.
The following security issue was fixed:

  • CVE-2022-3424: Fixed use-after-free in gru_set_context_option(), gru_fault() and gru_handle_user_call_os() that could lead to kernel panic (bsc#1204167).

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-SP1:
    zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Live-Patching-15-SP1-2023-231=1 SUSE-SLE-Module-Live-Patching-15-SP1-2023-232=1

Package List:

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Live Patching 15-SP1 (ppc64le x86_64):
    • kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-197_105-default-13-150100.2.2
    • kernel-livepatch-4_12_14-197_108-default-12-150100.2.2

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