SUSE update for ucode-intel



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2022-21216
CVE-2022-33196
CVE-2022-38090
CWE-ID CWE-284
CWE-276
CWE-653
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU72448

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21216

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in out-of-band management in Intel processors. A remote privileged user on the local network can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar: 9

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP: 12-SP4

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 12-SP2-BCL - 12-SP4-LTSS

SUSE OpenStack Cloud: 9

ucode-intel-debugsource: before 20230214-13.104.1

ucode-intel-debuginfo: before 20230214-13.104.1

ucode-intel: before 20230214-13.104.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20230455-1/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU72456

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33196

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for memory controller configurations for some Intel Xeon processors when using Intel Software Guard Extensions. A local user escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar: 9

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP: 12-SP4

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 12-SP2-BCL - 12-SP4-LTSS

SUSE OpenStack Cloud: 9

ucode-intel-debugsource: before 20230214-13.104.1

ucode-intel-debuginfo: before 20230214-13.104.1

ucode-intel: before 20230214-13.104.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20230455-1/


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.

3) Improper isolation or compartmentalization

EUVDB-ID: #VU72457

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38090

CWE-ID: CWE-653 - Improper isolation or compartmentalization

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper isolation of shared resources in some Intel processors when using Intel Software Guard Extensions. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar: 9

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP: 12-SP4

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 12-SP2-BCL - 12-SP4-LTSS

SUSE OpenStack Cloud: 9

ucode-intel-debugsource: before 20230214-13.104.1

ucode-intel-debuginfo: before 20230214-13.104.1

ucode-intel: before 20230214-13.104.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20230455-1/


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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