Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for linux-firmware

1) Improper Initialization

EUVDB-ID: #VU94741

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31346

CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.6

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS: 8.6

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 8.6

linux-firmware (Red Hat package): before 20240610-114.1.git90df68d2.el8_6

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_tus:8.6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:8.6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:linux-firmware_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*

External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4409

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.