SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 64 for SLE 12 SP5)



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-56650
CWE-ID CWE-125
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_244-default
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU102078

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56650

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the led_tg_check() function in net/netfilter/xt_LED.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 64 for SLE 12 SP5) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 12-SP5

kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_244-default: before 3-2.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20251408-1/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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