Critical Update: python-instance-billing-flavor-check Fixes Infinite Loop & Bug (SUSE-RU-2025:02194-1)

 

SUSE releases a moderate-rated update for python-instance-billing-flavor-check, fixing an infinite loop bug (bsc#1242064) and update infrastructure request errors. Affected products include SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Micro for Rancher, Public Cloud Modules, and openSUSE Leap 15.6. Learn patch instructions and secure your systems now.

Why This Update Matters

SUSE has issued a critical patch (SUSE-RU-2025:02194-1) addressing high-impact bugs in the python-instance-billing-flavor-check package. This update resolves:

• Infinite loop vulnerability (bsc#1242064)

• Bug in update infrastructure request handling

Affected Products:

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (15 SP3-SP7)

• SUSE Manager (Proxy/Server 4.2-4.3)

• Public Cloud Modules (15-SP3 to 15-SP7)

• openSUSE Leap 15.6

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro & Micro for Rancher (5.3-5.5)

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How to Install the Update

To secure your systems, apply the patch using:

Recommended Methods:

✔ YaST Online Update
✔ zypper patch

Manual Installation Commands (Product-Specific):

bash

# openSUSE Leap 15.6  
zypper in -t patch openSUSE-SLE-15.6-2025-2194=1  

# SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.3  
zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Micro-5.3-2025-2194=1  

# Public Cloud Module 15-SP5  
zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Public-Cloud-15-SP5-2025-2194=1  

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Key Technical Details

• Bug Fix Impact: Prevents system instability in cloud billing checks.

• Security Rating: Moderate (not critical, but recommended for stability).

• Patch Verification: Confirmed via SUSE Bugzilla #1242064.

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FAQ: What You Need to Know

1. Is this update mandatory?

While rated moderate, it fixes critical operational bugs—recommended for all affected systems.

2. Will this disrupt running services?

No, the patch is non-disruptive but requires a restart for full implementation.

3. How do I verify the update?

Run:

bash

rpm -q python-instance-billing-flavor-check  

Ensure version 1.0.1-150000.1.23.1 is installed.

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Final Recommendations

✅ Patch immediately if using affected SUSE/openSUSE versions.

✅ Monitor logs for post-update anomalies.

✅ Bookmark SUSE Security Advisories for future alerts.