SB2025090946 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel RT (Live Patch 2 for SLE 15 SP7) 



SB2025090946 - SUSE update for the Linux Kernel RT (Live Patch 2 for SLE 15 SP7)

Published: September 9, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025090946
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-38212)

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

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.