SUSE-SU-2016:1366-1 Recommended udpate for SUSE Manager Client Tools

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An update fixes weak TLS configuration in SUSE Manager Client Tools, allowing attackers to potentially bypass security controls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is SUSE-SU-2016:1366-1?

SUSE-SU-2016:1366-1 is a vulnerability in rhnlib, published on 19 May 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for SUSE Manager Client Tools provides the following fixes and enhancements:

rhnlib:

  • Use TLSv1_METHOD in SSL Context (bsc#970989)

suseRegisterInfo:

  • Fix file permissions (bsc#970550)

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2016:1366-1?

Linux distribution packages (4)
rhnlib SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4All versions2.5.69.8-11.2
suseRegisterInfo SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4All versions2.1.12-14.2
rhnlib SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 SP4All versions2.5.69.8-11.2
suseRegisterInfo SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 SP4All versions2.1.12-14.2

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2016:1366-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is SUSE-SU-2016:1366-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2016:1366-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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