SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 44 for SLE 15 SP3)



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
CVE-ID CVE-2023-52885
CVE-2024-50205
CVE-2024-56650
CVE-2024-8805
CWE-ID CWE-416
CWE-908
CWE-125
CWE-284
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

openSUSE Leap
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-preempt
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-preempt-debuginfo
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-default
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP3_Update_44-debugsource
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-default-debuginfo
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU94326

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52885

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the svc_tcp_listen_data_ready() function in net/sunrpc/svcsock.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 44 for SLE 15 SP3) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 15-SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15: SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro: 5.1 - 5.2

openSUSE Leap: 15.3

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-preempt: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-preempt-debuginfo: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-default: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP3_Update_44-debugsource: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-default-debuginfo: before 16-150300.2.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20251422-1/


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.

2) Use of uninitialized resource

EUVDB-ID: #VU100136

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-2024-50205

CWE-ID: CWE-908 - Use of Uninitialized Resource

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to use of uninitialized resource within the apply_constraint_to_size() function in sound/firewire/amdtp-stream.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 44 for SLE 15 SP3) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 15-SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15: SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro: 5.1 - 5.2

openSUSE Leap: 15.3

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-preempt: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-preempt-debuginfo: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-default: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP3_Update_44-debugsource: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-default-debuginfo: before 16-150300.2.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20251422-1/


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.

3) 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 44 for SLE 15 SP3) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 15-SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15: SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro: 5.1 - 5.2

openSUSE Leap: 15.3

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-preempt: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-preempt-debuginfo: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-default: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP3_Update_44-debugsource: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-default-debuginfo: before 16-150300.2.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20251422-1/


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.

4) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU97651

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8805

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the implementation of the HID over GATT Profile. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 44 for SLE 15 SP3) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 15-SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15: SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro: 5.1 - 5.2

openSUSE Leap: 15.3

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-preempt: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-preempt-debuginfo: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-default: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP3_Update_44-debugsource: before 16-150300.2.1

kernel-livepatch-5_3_18-150300_59_161-default-debuginfo: before 16-150300.2.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20251422-1/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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