SB2025040802 - SUSE update for xen 



SB2025040802 - SUSE update for xen

Published: April 8, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025040802
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Deadlock (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-1713)

The vulnerability allows a malicious guest to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper locking when handling legacy PCI devices pass-through. A malicious low-privileged guest can crash the entire host. 

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability requires Intel IOMMU hardware (VT-d).


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.