SUSE Security Update: Security update for flash-player
______________________________________________________________________________

Announcement ID:    SUSE-SU-2014:1035-1
Rating:             important
References:         #891688 
Cross-References:   CVE-2014-0538 CVE-2014-0540 CVE-2014-0541
                    CVE-2014-0542 CVE-2014-0543 CVE-2014-0544
                    CVE-2014-0545
Affected Products:
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 SP3
______________________________________________________________________________

   An update that fixes 7 vulnerabilities is now available. It
   includes one version update.

Description:


   This flash-player update fixes the following security issues:

       * These updates resolve memory leakage vulnerabilities that could have
         been used to bypass memory address randomization (CVE-2014-0540,
         CVE-2014-0542, CVE-2014-0543, CVE-2014-0544, CVE-2014-0545).
       * These updates resolve a security bypass vulnerability
         (CVE-2014-0541).
       * These updates resolve a use-after-free vulnerability that could have
         lead to code execution (CVE-2014-0538).

   Find more details under
      

   Security Issues:

       * CVE-2014-0538
         
       * CVE-2014-0540
         
       * CVE-2014-0541
         
       * CVE-2014-0542
         
       * CVE-2014-0543
         
       * CVE-2014-0544
         
       * CVE-2014-0545
         


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 Desktop 11 SP3:

      zypper in -t patch sledsp3-flash-player-9612

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


Package List:

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 SP3 (i586 x86_64) [New Version: 11.2.202.400]:

      flash-player-11.2.202.400-0.3.1
      flash-player-gnome-11.2.202.400-0.3.1
      flash-player-kde4-11.2.202.400-0.3.1


References:

   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0538.html
   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0540.html
   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0541.html
   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0542.html
   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0543.html
   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0544.html
   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0545.html
   https://bugzilla.novell.com/891688
   https://scc.suse.com:443/patches/

SuSE: 2014:1035-1: important: flash-player

August 19, 2014
An update that fixes 7 vulnerabilities is now available

Summary

This flash-player update fixes the following security issues: * These updates resolve memory leakage vulnerabilities that could have been used to bypass memory address randomization (CVE-2014-0540, CVE-2014-0542, CVE-2014-0543, CVE-2014-0544, CVE-2014-0545). * These updates resolve a security bypass vulnerability (CVE-2014-0541). * These updates resolve a use-after-free vulnerability that could have lead to code execution (CVE-2014-0538). Find more details under Security Issues: * CVE-2014-0538 * CVE-2014-0540 * CVE-2014-0541 * CVE-2014-0542 * CVE-2014-0543 * CVE-2014-0544 * CVE-2014-0545 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 Desktop 11 SP3: ...

Read the Full Advisory

References

#891688

Cross- CVE-2014-0538 CVE-2014-0540 CVE-2014-0541

CVE-2014-0542 CVE-2014-0543 CVE-2014-0544

CVE-2014-0545

Affected Products:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 SP3

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0538.html

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0540.html

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0541.html

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0542.html

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0543.html

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0544.html

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0545.html

https://bugzilla.novell.com/891688

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

Severity
Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2014:1035-1
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