SB2018082007 - OpenSUSE Linux update for xen



SB2018082007 - OpenSUSE Linux update for xen

Published: August 20, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018082007
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Side-channel attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3646)

The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in systems with microprocessors utilizing speculative execution and address translations. An adjacent attacker with guest OS privilege can trigger terminal page fault, conduct side-channel attack and gain access to potentially sensitive information residing in the L1 data cache.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.