SB2024091936 - SUSE update for ucode-intel

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SB2024091936 - SUSE update for ucode-intel

Published: September 19, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024091936
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Observable discrepancy (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23984)

CWE-ID: CWE-203 - Observable discrepancy

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/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 observable discrepancy in Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) interface. A local privileged user can gain access to potentially sensitive information.


2) State Issues (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24968)

CWE-ID: CWE-371 - State Issues

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper finite state machines (FSMs) in hardware logic. A local privileged user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References