Ubuntu update for linux



Published: 2022-06-17
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2022-21123
CVE-2022-21125
CVE-2022-21166
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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linux-image-5.4.0-1070-kvm (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-gcp-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-generic-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.4.0-120-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-virtual-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.4.0-1078-oracle (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-generic-lpae-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.4.0-1085-azure (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-aws-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-azure-fde (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-azure-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.4.0-1080-gcp (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.4.0-120-lowlatency (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-oem (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.4.0-1085-azure-fde (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.4.0-120-generic (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.4.0-1048-gkeop (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.13.0-51-generic-64k (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-oem-osp1 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.4.0-1080-aws (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.4.0-1028-ibm (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.13.0-1017-intel (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-gke-5.4 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-oracle-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-gkeop-5.4 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-ibm-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-gkeop (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.4.0-1076-gke (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.13.0-51-generic (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.13.0-1030-kvm (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.13.0-1036-oracle (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.13.0-1031-azure (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.13.0-51-lowlatency (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.13.0-1031-aws (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.13.0-51-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.13.0-1033-gcp (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-lowlatency (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-kvm (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-oracle (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-virtual-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-generic-lpae-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.15.0-1010-intel-iotg (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.15.0-1011-oracle (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.15.0-39-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.15.0-1010-gke (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-gcp (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.15.0-1009-ibm (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.15.0-39-generic (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-gke (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-oem-20.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.15.0-1012-kvm (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-azure (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.15.0-39-lowlatency-64k (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.15.0-1013-aws (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-ibm (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.15.0-1012-azure (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-generic-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.15.0-1010-gcp (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-gke-5.15 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.15.0-39-lowlatency (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-aws (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-generic (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-virtual (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-5.15.0-39-generic-64k (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-virtual-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-virtual-hwe-16.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-snapdragon-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-oracle-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-16.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-generic-lpae-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-generic-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-generic-hwe-16.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-gcp-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-dell300x (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-azure-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-aws-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-4.15.0-187-lowlatency (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-4.15.0-187-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-4.15.0-187-generic (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-4.15.0-1145-azure (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-4.15.0-1136-aws (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-4.15.0-1130-gcp (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-4.15.0-1122-kvm (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-4.15.0-1101-oracle (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-4.15.0-1048-dell300x (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-aws-hwe (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-intel (Ubuntu package)
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linux-image-intel-iotg (Ubuntu package)
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Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU64364

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21123

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in Intel processors due to excessive data output when DirectPath I/O (PCI-Passthrough) is utilized. An attacker (both local and remote) with administrative access to a virtual machine that has an attached DirectPath I/O (PCI-Passthrough) device can obtain information stored in physical memory about the hypervisor or other virtual machines that reside on the same host.


Mitigation

Update the affected package linux to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

linux-image-5.4.0-1070-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1070.75

linux-image-gcp-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1080.86

linux-image-generic-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.51.58~20.04.31

linux-image-5.4.0-120-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-120.136~18.04.1

linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.51.58~20.04.31

linux-image-virtual-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.51.58~20.04.31

linux-image-5.4.0-1078-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1078.86~18.04.1

linux-image-generic-lpae-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.51.58~20.04.31

linux-image-5.4.0-1085-azure (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1085.90~18.04.1

linux-image-aws-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1080.80

linux-image-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1085.90+cvm1.25

linux-image-azure-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1085.82

linux-image-5.4.0-1080-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1080.87~18.04.1

linux-image-5.4.0-120-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-120.136~18.04.1

linux-image-oem (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-intel (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.1017.15

linux-image-5.4.0-1085-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1085.90+cvm1.1

linux-image-5.4.0-120-generic (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-120.136~18.04.1

linux-image-5.4.0-1048-gkeop (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1048.51~18.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-51-generic-64k (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-51.58~20.04.1

linux-image-oem-osp1 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-5.4.0-1080-aws (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1080.87~18.04.1

linux-image-5.4.0-1028-ibm (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1028.32~18.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1017-intel (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1017.19

linux-image-gke-5.4 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1076.84

linux-image-oracle-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1078.76

linux-image-gkeop-5.4 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1048.51~18.04.45

linux-image-ibm-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1028.25

linux-image-gkeop (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1048.49

linux-image-5.4.0-1076-gke (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1076.82~18.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-51-generic (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-51.58~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1030-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1030.33

linux-image-5.13.0-1036-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1036.43~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1031-azure (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1031.37~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-51-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-51.58~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1031-aws (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1031.35~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-51-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-51.58~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1033-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1033.40~20.04.1

linux-image-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.38

linux-image-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1012.10

linux-image-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1011.9

linux-image-virtual-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-generic-lpae-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-5.15.0-1010-intel-iotg (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1010.14

linux-image-5.15.0-1011-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1011.15

linux-image-5.15.0-39-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-5.15.0-1010-gke (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1010.13

linux-image-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1010.9

linux-image-5.15.0-1009-ibm (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1009.11

linux-image-5.15.0-39-generic (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-gke (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1010.13

linux-image-oem-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-5.15.0-1012-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1012.14

linux-image-azure (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1012.11

linux-image-5.15.0-39-lowlatency-64k (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-5.15.0-1013-aws (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1013.17

linux-image-ibm (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1009.8

linux-image-5.15.0-1012-azure (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1012.15

linux-image-generic-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.38

linux-image-5.15.0-1010-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1010.15

linux-image-gke-5.15 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1010.13

linux-image-5.15.0-39-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-aws (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1013.13

linux-image-generic (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-virtual (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-intel-iotg (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1010.10

linux-image-5.15.0-39-generic-64k (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-virtual-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-virtual-hwe-16.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.187.173

linux-image-snapdragon-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-oracle-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1101.108

linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-16.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.187.173

linux-image-generic-lpae-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-generic-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-generic-hwe-16.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.187.173

linux-image-gcp-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1130.146

linux-image-dell300x (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1048.48

linux-image-azure-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1145.115

linux-image-aws-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1136.136

linux-image-4.15.0-187-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-187.198

linux-image-4.15.0-187-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-187.198

linux-image-4.15.0-187-generic (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-187.198

linux-image-4.15.0-1145-azure (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1145.160

linux-image-4.15.0-1136-aws (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1136.147

linux-image-4.15.0-1130-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1130.146

linux-image-4.15.0-1122-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1122.127

linux-image-4.15.0-1101-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1101.112

linux-image-4.15.0-1048-dell300x (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1048.53

linux-image-aws-hwe (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1099.92

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5485-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU64365

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21125

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in Intel processors due to excessive data output when DirectPath I/O (PCI-Passthrough) is utilized. An attacker (both local and remote) with administrative access to a virtual machine that has an attached DirectPath I/O (PCI-Passthrough) device can obtain information stored in physical memory about the hypervisor or other virtual machines that reside on the same host.



Mitigation

Update the affected package linux to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

linux-image-5.4.0-1070-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1070.75

linux-image-gcp-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1080.86

linux-image-generic-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.51.58~20.04.31

linux-image-5.4.0-120-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-120.136~18.04.1

linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.51.58~20.04.31

linux-image-virtual-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.51.58~20.04.31

linux-image-5.4.0-1078-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1078.86~18.04.1

linux-image-generic-lpae-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.51.58~20.04.31

linux-image-5.4.0-1085-azure (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1085.90~18.04.1

linux-image-aws-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1080.80

linux-image-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1085.90+cvm1.25

linux-image-azure-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1085.82

linux-image-5.4.0-1080-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1080.87~18.04.1

linux-image-5.4.0-120-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-120.136~18.04.1

linux-image-oem (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-intel (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.1017.15

linux-image-5.4.0-1085-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1085.90+cvm1.1

linux-image-5.4.0-120-generic (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-120.136~18.04.1

linux-image-5.4.0-1048-gkeop (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1048.51~18.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-51-generic-64k (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-51.58~20.04.1

linux-image-oem-osp1 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-5.4.0-1080-aws (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1080.87~18.04.1

linux-image-5.4.0-1028-ibm (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1028.32~18.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1017-intel (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1017.19

linux-image-gke-5.4 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1076.84

linux-image-oracle-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1078.76

linux-image-gkeop-5.4 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1048.51~18.04.45

linux-image-ibm-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1028.25

linux-image-gkeop (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1048.49

linux-image-5.4.0-1076-gke (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1076.82~18.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-51-generic (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-51.58~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1030-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1030.33

linux-image-5.13.0-1036-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1036.43~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1031-azure (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1031.37~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-51-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-51.58~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1031-aws (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1031.35~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-51-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-51.58~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1033-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1033.40~20.04.1

linux-image-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.38

linux-image-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1012.10

linux-image-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1011.9

linux-image-virtual-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-generic-lpae-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-5.15.0-1010-intel-iotg (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1010.14

linux-image-5.15.0-1011-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1011.15

linux-image-5.15.0-39-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-5.15.0-1010-gke (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1010.13

linux-image-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1010.9

linux-image-5.15.0-1009-ibm (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1009.11

linux-image-5.15.0-39-generic (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-gke (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1010.13

linux-image-oem-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-5.15.0-1012-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1012.14

linux-image-azure (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1012.11

linux-image-5.15.0-39-lowlatency-64k (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-5.15.0-1013-aws (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1013.17

linux-image-ibm (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1009.8

linux-image-5.15.0-1012-azure (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1012.15

linux-image-generic-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.38

linux-image-5.15.0-1010-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1010.15

linux-image-gke-5.15 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1010.13

linux-image-5.15.0-39-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-aws (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1013.13

linux-image-generic (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-virtual (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-intel-iotg (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1010.10

linux-image-5.15.0-39-generic-64k (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-virtual-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-virtual-hwe-16.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.187.173

linux-image-snapdragon-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-oracle-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1101.108

linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-16.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.187.173

linux-image-generic-lpae-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-generic-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-generic-hwe-16.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.187.173

linux-image-gcp-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1130.146

linux-image-dell300x (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1048.48

linux-image-azure-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1145.115

linux-image-aws-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1136.136

linux-image-4.15.0-187-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-187.198

linux-image-4.15.0-187-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-187.198

linux-image-4.15.0-187-generic (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-187.198

linux-image-4.15.0-1145-azure (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1145.160

linux-image-4.15.0-1136-aws (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1136.147

linux-image-4.15.0-1130-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1130.146

linux-image-4.15.0-1122-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1122.127

linux-image-4.15.0-1101-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1101.112

linux-image-4.15.0-1048-dell300x (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1048.53

linux-image-aws-hwe (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1099.92

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5485-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU64366

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21166

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in Intel processors due to excessive data output when DirectPath I/O (PCI-Passthrough) is utilized. An attacker (both local and remote) with administrative access to a virtual machine that has an attached DirectPath I/O (PCI-Passthrough) device can obtain information stored in physical memory about the hypervisor or other virtual machines that reside on the same host.

Mitigation

Update the affected package linux to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

linux-image-5.4.0-1070-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1070.75

linux-image-gcp-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1080.86

linux-image-generic-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.51.58~20.04.31

linux-image-5.4.0-120-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-120.136~18.04.1

linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.51.58~20.04.31

linux-image-virtual-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.51.58~20.04.31

linux-image-5.4.0-1078-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1078.86~18.04.1

linux-image-generic-lpae-hwe-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.51.58~20.04.31

linux-image-5.4.0-1085-azure (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1085.90~18.04.1

linux-image-aws-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1080.80

linux-image-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1085.90+cvm1.25

linux-image-azure-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1085.82

linux-image-5.4.0-1080-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1080.87~18.04.1

linux-image-5.4.0-120-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-120.136~18.04.1

linux-image-oem (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-intel (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0.1017.15

linux-image-5.4.0-1085-azure-fde (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1085.90+cvm1.1

linux-image-5.4.0-120-generic (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-120.136~18.04.1

linux-image-5.4.0-1048-gkeop (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1048.51~18.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-51-generic-64k (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-51.58~20.04.1

linux-image-oem-osp1 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-5.4.0-1080-aws (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1080.87~18.04.1

linux-image-5.4.0-1028-ibm (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1028.32~18.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1017-intel (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1017.19

linux-image-gke-5.4 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1076.84

linux-image-oracle-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1078.76

linux-image-gkeop-5.4 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1048.51~18.04.45

linux-image-ibm-lts-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1028.25

linux-image-gkeop (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.1048.49

linux-image-5.4.0-1076-gke (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0-1076.82~18.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-51-generic (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-51.58~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1030-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1030.33

linux-image-5.13.0-1036-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1036.43~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1031-azure (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1031.37~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-51-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-51.58~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1031-aws (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1031.35~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-51-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-51.58~20.04.1

linux-image-5.13.0-1033-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 5.13.0-1033.40~20.04.1

linux-image-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.38

linux-image-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1012.10

linux-image-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1011.9

linux-image-virtual-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-generic-lpae-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-5.15.0-1010-intel-iotg (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1010.14

linux-image-5.15.0-1011-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1011.15

linux-image-5.15.0-39-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-5.15.0-1010-gke (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1010.13

linux-image-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1010.9

linux-image-5.15.0-1009-ibm (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1009.11

linux-image-5.15.0-39-generic (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-gke (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1010.13

linux-image-oem-20.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-5.15.0-1012-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1012.14

linux-image-azure (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1012.11

linux-image-5.15.0-39-lowlatency-64k (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-5.15.0-1013-aws (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1013.17

linux-image-ibm (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1009.8

linux-image-5.15.0-1012-azure (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1012.15

linux-image-generic-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-22.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.38

linux-image-5.15.0-1010-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-1010.15

linux-image-gke-5.15 (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1010.13

linux-image-5.15.0-39-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-aws (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1013.13

linux-image-generic (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-virtual (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.39.40

linux-image-intel-iotg (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0.1010.10

linux-image-5.15.0-39-generic-64k (Ubuntu package): before 5.15.0-39.42

linux-image-virtual-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-virtual-hwe-16.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.187.173

linux-image-snapdragon-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-oracle-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1101.108

linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-lowlatency-hwe-16.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.187.173

linux-image-generic-lpae-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-generic-hwe-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 5.4.0.120.136~18.04.100

linux-image-generic-hwe-16.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.187.173

linux-image-gcp-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1130.146

linux-image-dell300x (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1048.48

linux-image-azure-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1145.115

linux-image-aws-lts-18.04 (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1136.136

linux-image-4.15.0-187-lowlatency (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-187.198

linux-image-4.15.0-187-generic-lpae (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-187.198

linux-image-4.15.0-187-generic (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-187.198

linux-image-4.15.0-1145-azure (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1145.160

linux-image-4.15.0-1136-aws (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1136.147

linux-image-4.15.0-1130-gcp (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1130.146

linux-image-4.15.0-1122-kvm (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1122.127

linux-image-4.15.0-1101-oracle (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1101.112

linux-image-4.15.0-1048-dell300x (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0-1048.53

linux-image-aws-hwe (Ubuntu package): before 4.15.0.1099.92

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5485-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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