SUSE update for the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 53 for SLE 12 SP5)
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-47511 CVE-2024-35789 CVE-2024-53104 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 CWE-416 CWE-787 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Vulnerability #3 is being exploited in the wild. |
| 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_194-default Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | SUSE |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU92005
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-2021-47511
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the snd_pcm_hw_param_value_min() and snd_pcm_oss_period_size() functions in sound/core/oss/pcm_oss.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 53 for SLE 12 SP5) to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE 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_194-default: before 14-2.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_12:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_12:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_12:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_live_patching:12-SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_194-default:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20250667-1/
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-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU90167
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-2024-35789
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ieee80211_change_station() function in net/mac80211/cfg.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 53 for SLE 12 SP5) to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE 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_194-default: before 14-2.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_12:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_12:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_12:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_live_patching:12-SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_194-default:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20250667-1/
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 write
EUVDB-ID: #VU101102
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.5 [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:A/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53104
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the uvc_parse_format() function in drivers/media/usb/uvc/uvc_driver.c. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Update the affected package the Linux Kernel (Live Patch 53 for SLE 12 SP5) to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE 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_194-default: before 14-2.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications_12:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_12:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_high_performance_computing_12:SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_live_patching:12-SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:kgraft-patch-4_12_14-122_194-default:*:*:*:*:*:suse_linux:*:*
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2025/suse-su-20250667-1/
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
