SB20240821116 - SUSE update for xen 

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SB20240821116 - SUSE update for xen

Published: August 21, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB20240821116
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper error handling (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31145)

The vulnerability allows a malicious guest to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling in x86 IOMMU identity mapping. A malicious guest can access memory regions related to other guests or the hypervisor.


2) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31146)

The vulnerability allows a malicious guest to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper management of shared resources when using PCI pass-through. A malicious guest can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References