SB2023030943 - SUSE update for xen 



SB2023030943 - SUSE update for xen

Published: March 9, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023030943
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Cross-thread return address predictions (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27672)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to certain AMD processors may speculatively execute instructions at an incorrect return site after an SMT mode switch that may potentially lead to information disclosure.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.