SB2023032170 - SUSE update for xen 

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SB2023032170 - SUSE update for xen

Published: March 21, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023032170
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42331)

The vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an oversight in the very original Spectre/Meltdown security work (XSA-254) caused by an unprotected RET instruction. An attacker with access to the guest OS can infer the contents of arbitrary host memory, including memory assigned to other guests.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42332)

The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when guests are running in the shadow mode. An attacker with access to the guest OS can trigger a use-after-free error and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References