SUSE update for ucode-intel



Published: 2023-05-24
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-33972
CWE-ID CWE-682
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4 LTSS
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4 ESPOS
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 BCL
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SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12
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ucode-intel
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ucode-intel-debuginfo
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ucode-intel-debugsource
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Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect calculation

EUVDB-ID: #VU72477

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33972

CWE-ID: CWE-682 - Incorrect Calculation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation in microcode keying mechanism. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update the affected package ucode-intel to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12: SP4

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4 LTSS: 12-SP4

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4 ESPOS: 12-SP4

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12: SP2 - SP4

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 BCL: 12-SP2

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12: SP2 - SP4

SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar: 9

SUSE OpenStack Cloud: 9

ucode-intel: before 20230512-13.107.1

ucode-intel-debuginfo: before 20230512-13.107.1

ucode-intel-debugsource: before 20230512-13.107.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20232290-1/


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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