SUSE-SU-2022:0729-1 Security update for SUSE Manager Server 4.2

Not scored Published

A null pointer exception in SUSE Manager Server during Ubuntu errata synchronization can cause a denial of service.

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-2022:0729-1?

SUSE-SU-2022:0729-1 is a vulnerability in spacewalk-java, published on 4 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update fixes the following issues:

spacewalk-java:

  • Version 4.2.33-1
    • handle npe when syncing ubuntu errata (bsc#1196619)

susemanager-sync-data:

  • Version 4.2.11-1
    • change centos 8 eol urls to vault which still work

How to apply this update:

  1. Log in as root user to the SUSE Manager server.
  2. Stop the Spacewalk service: spacewalk-service stop
  3. Apply the patch using either zypper patch or YaST Online Update.
  4. Start the Spacewalk service: spacewalk-service start

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2022:0729-1?

Linux distribution packages (2)
spacewalk-java SUSE:Manager Server Module 4.2All versions4.2.33-150300.3.23.1
susemanager-sync-data SUSE:Manager Server Module 4.2All versions4.2.11-150300.3.15.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2022:0729-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is SUSE-SU-2022:0729-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2022:0729-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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