SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 2 for SLE 15 SP6)



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 7
CVE-ID CVE-2023-52752
CVE-2024-35949
CVE-2024-40909
CVE-2024-40954
CVE-2024-42133
CVE-2024-43861
CVE-2024-50264
CWE-ID CWE-416
CWE-125
CWE-20
CWE-401
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

openSUSE Leap
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

kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP6_Update_2-debugsource
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default-debuginfo
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 7 vulnerabilities.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU90068

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-2023-52752

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 seq_printf() and spin_unlock() functions in fs/smb/client/cifs_debug.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 2 for SLE 15 SP6) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 15-SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15: SP6

openSUSE Leap: 15.6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP6

kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP6_Update_2-debugsource: before 6-150600.13.6.1

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default: before 6-150600.13.6.1

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default-debuginfo: before 6-150600.13.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20250188-1/


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) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU91391

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-2024-35949

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 __btrfs_check_leaf() and __btrfs_check_node() functions in fs/btrfs/tree-checker.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 2 for SLE 15 SP6) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 15-SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15: SP6

openSUSE Leap: 15.6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP6

kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP6_Update_2-debugsource: before 6-150600.13.6.1

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default: before 6-150600.13.6.1

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default-debuginfo: before 6-150600.13.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20250188-1/


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) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU94224

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-2024-40909

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 bpf_obj_get(), bpf_link_defer_dealloc_mult_rcu_gp() and bpf_link_free() functions in kernel/bpf/syscall.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 2 for SLE 15 SP6) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 15-SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15: SP6

openSUSE Leap: 15.6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP6

kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP6_Update_2-debugsource: before 6-150600.13.6.1

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default: before 6-150600.13.6.1

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default-debuginfo: before 6-150600.13.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20250188-1/


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) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU94217

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-2024-40954

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 sk_common_release() function in net/core/sock.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 2 for SLE 15 SP6) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 15-SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15: SP6

openSUSE Leap: 15.6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP6

kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP6_Update_2-debugsource: before 6-150600.13.6.1

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default: before 6-150600.13.6.1

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default-debuginfo: before 6-150600.13.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20250188-1/


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.

5) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU95096

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-2024-42133

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the hci_le_big_sync_established_evt() function in net/bluetooth/hci_event.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 2 for SLE 15 SP6) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 15-SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15: SP6

openSUSE Leap: 15.6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP6

kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP6_Update_2-debugsource: before 6-150600.13.6.1

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default: before 6-150600.13.6.1

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default-debuginfo: before 6-150600.13.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20250188-1/


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.

6) Memory leak

EUVDB-ID: #VU96290

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-2024-43861

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the qmimux_rx_fixup() function in drivers/net/usb/qmi_wwan.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 2 for SLE 15 SP6) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 15-SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15: SP6

openSUSE Leap: 15.6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP6

kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP6_Update_2-debugsource: before 6-150600.13.6.1

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default: before 6-150600.13.6.1

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default-debuginfo: before 6-150600.13.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20250188-1/


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.

7) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU100612

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-2024-50264

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 virtio_transport_destruct() function in net/vmw_vsock/virtio_transport_common.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 2 for SLE 15 SP6) to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching: 15-SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15: SP6

openSUSE Leap: 15.6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15: SP6

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15: SP6

kernel-livepatch-SLE15-SP6_Update_2-debugsource: before 6-150600.13.6.1

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default: before 6-150600.13.6.1

kernel-livepatch-6_4_0-150600_23_14-default-debuginfo: before 6-150600.13.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20250188-1/


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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