SB2024072525 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for linux-firmware
Published: July 25, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024072525
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31346)
CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in SEV Firmware. A local user can run a specially crafted application to access stale data from other guests.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.