Security update for the Linux Kernel
Description
A security update for the SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP5 RT kernel addresses multiple security bugfixes, including a regression in NFS that could cause data corruption. The update fixes error handling for O_DIRECT write scheduling in NFS, resolving the issue identified as bsc#1224785.
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Technical Analysis
The SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP5 RT kernel received a security update that fixes a regression in the Network File System (NFS) component. This regression could lead to data corruption due to improper error handling during O_DIRECT write scheduling. The update corrects this error handling flaw, improving the stability and security of NFS operations on affected systems.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could result in data corruption when using NFS with O_DIRECT write scheduling. This may affect data integrity on systems running the affected kernel version. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A security update has been released by SUSE to fix the regression and associated security issues. Users of SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP5 RT kernel should apply the official update to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- SUSE Product Security Team
- Advisory Id
- SUSE-SU-2024:1804-1
- Cve Count
- 0
Threat ID: 6acc00c32cdf04f656fee9b1
Added to database: 10/11/2026, 21:33:55 UTC
Last enriched: 10/11/2026, 21:51:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 21:51:21 UTC
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