SUSE Security Update: Security update for lzo
______________________________________________________________________________

Announcement ID:    SUSE-SU-2014:0955-1
Rating:             important
References:         #883947 
Cross-References:   CVE-2014-4607
Affected Products:
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2 LTSS
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 LTSS
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP4 LTSS
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 LTSS
______________________________________________________________________________

   An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

Description:


   lzo has been updated to fix a potential denial of service issue or
   possible remote code execution by allowing an attacker, if the LZO
   decompression algorithm is used in a threaded or kernel context, to
   corrupt memory structures that control the flow of execution in other
   contexts. (CVE-2014-4607)

   Security Issues:

       * CVE-2014-4607
         


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 Server 11 SP2 LTSS:

      zypper in -t patch slessp2-liblzo2-2-9522

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 LTSS:

      zypper in -t patch slessp1-liblzo2-2-9521

   To bring your system up-to-date, use "zypper patch".


Package List:

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2 LTSS (i586 s390x x86_64):

      liblzo2-2-2.03-12.3.1

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2 LTSS (s390x x86_64):

      liblzo2-2-32bit-2.03-12.3.1

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 LTSS (i586 s390x x86_64):

      liblzo2-2-2.03-12.3.1

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 LTSS (s390x x86_64):

      liblzo2-2-32bit-2.03-12.3.1

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP4 LTSS (i586 s390x x86_64):

      lzo-2.02-12.10.1
      lzo-devel-2.02-12.10.1

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP4 LTSS (s390x x86_64):

      lzo-32bit-2.02-12.10.1
      lzo-devel-32bit-2.02-12.10.1

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 LTSS (i586 s390x x86_64):

      lzo-2.02-12.10.1
      lzo-devel-2.02-12.10.1

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 LTSS (s390x x86_64):

      lzo-32bit-2.02-12.10.1
      lzo-devel-32bit-2.02-12.10.1


References:

   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-4607.html
   https://bugzilla.novell.com/883947
   https://scc.suse.com:443/patches/
   https://scc.suse.com:443/patches/
   https://scc.suse.com:443/patches/
   https://scc.suse.com:443/patches/

SuSE: 2014:0955-1: important: lzo

July 31, 2014
An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available

Summary

lzo has been updated to fix a potential denial of service issue or possible remote code execution by allowing an attacker, if the LZO decompression algorithm is used in a threaded or kernel context, to corrupt memory structures that control the flow of execution in other contexts. (CVE-2014-4607) Security Issues: * CVE-2014-4607 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 Server 11 SP2 LTSS: zypper in -t patch slessp2-liblzo2-2-9522 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 LTSS: zypper in -t patch slessp1-liblzo2-2-9521 To bring your system up-to-date, use "zypper patch". Package List: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2 LTSS (i586 s390x x86_64): liblzo2-2-2.03-12.3.1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2 LTSS (s390x x86_64): liblzo2-2-32bit-2.03-12.3.1 - SUSE ...

Read the Full Advisory

References

#883947

Cross- CVE-2014-4607

Affected Products:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2 LTSS

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 LTSS

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP4 LTSS

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 LTSS

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-4607.html

https://bugzilla.novell.com/883947

https://scc.suse.com:443/patches/

https://scc.suse.com:443/patches/

https://scc.suse.com:443/patches/

https://scc.suse.com:443/patches/

Severity
Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2014:0955-1
Rating: important

Related News

The End of the Road for Linux 6.11: A Call to Upgrade to Kernel 6.12
3 - 5 min read
The Linux kernel community recently issued an EOL announcement regarding the 6.11 kernel series, urging sysadmins to upgrade quickly to 6.12 . This
A Linux Admin
3 - 6 min read
As 2025 approaches, we Linux admins are facing new and often unseen cloud-native security obstacles. While skilled at mitigating known risks,
Leveraging Insights from the Linux Foundation
3 - 5 min read
The Linux Foundation's recent Census III report provides critical insights for Linux administrators, information security professionals, and anyone
Chrome 131 Released: Emergency Security Update Fixes Over a Dozen Significant Vulns
3 - 6 min read
Google recently unveiled a critical security update to their popular web browser, Google Chrome, addressing over a dozen significant security
From Wayland Fixes to Security Boosts: Examining Qt 6.8.1
3 - 6 min read
The recent Qt 6.8.1 release brings significant updates and improvements, strengthening its reputation as a secure and reliable application
Exploring Arch Linux 2024.12.01: Security Implications & Notable Enhancements for Linux Admins
3 - 6 min read
The Arch Linux 2024.12.01 ISO release marks an impressive milestone, offering cutting-edge updates that enhance functionality, streamline
Deck the Halls with Enhanced Security: Linux Kernel 6.13
3 - 5 min read
As Linux admins and infosec professionals prepare for the holiday season, there's much cause for celebration this year! Linus Torvalds recently made
Lessons from Bootkitty: Securing Linux Systems Against UEFI Intrusions
3 - 5 min read
New Linux security threats mark critical junctures that challenge existing policies and test security protocols to their limit. One such milestone

Get the Latest News & Insights

Sign up to get the latest security news affecting Linux and open source delivered straight to your inbox.

© 2024 Guardian Digital, Inc All Rights Reserved