# Security update for xen

Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2024:2654-1  
Rating: important  
References:

  * bsc#1027519
  * bsc#1214718
  * bsc#1221984
  * bsc#1227355

  
Cross-References:

  * CVE-2023-46842
  * CVE-2024-31143

  
CVSS scores:

  * CVE-2023-46842 ( SUSE ):  6.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
  * CVE-2024-31143 ( SUSE ):  7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

  
Affected Products:

  * Basesystem Module 15-SP5
  * openSUSE Leap 15.5
  * openSUSE Leap Micro 5.5
  * Server Applications Module 15-SP5
  * SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP5
  * SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5
  * SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5
  * SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP5
  * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5
  * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP5

  
  
An update that solves two vulnerabilities and has two security fixes can now be
installed.

## Description:

This update for xen fixes the following issues:

  * CVE-2023-46842: Fixed x86 HVM hypercalls may trigger Xen bug check (XSA-454,
    bsc#1221984).
  * CVE-2024-31143: Fixed double unlock in x86 guest IRQ handling (XSA-458,
    bsc#1227355).

## Special Instructions and Notes:

  * Please reboot the system after installing this update.

## Patch Instructions:

To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like
YaST online_update or "zypper patch".  
Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:

  * Server Applications Module 15-SP5  
    zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Server-Applications-15-SP5-2024-2654=1

  * openSUSE Leap 15.5  
    zypper in -t patch SUSE-2024-2654=1 openSUSE-SLE-15.5-2024-2654=1

  * openSUSE Leap Micro 5.5  
    zypper in -t patch openSUSE-Leap-Micro-5.5-2024-2654=1

  * SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5  
    zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Micro-5.5-2024-2654=1

  * Basesystem Module 15-SP5  
    zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Basesystem-15-SP5-2024-2654=1

## Package List:

  * Server Applications Module 15-SP5 (x86_64)
    * xen-debugsource-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-tools-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-tools-debuginfo-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-devel-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
  * Server Applications Module 15-SP5 (noarch)
    * xen-tools-xendomains-wait-disk-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
  * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (aarch64 x86_64 i586)
    * xen-debugsource-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-libs-debuginfo-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-devel-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-tools-domU-debuginfo-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-tools-domU-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-libs-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
  * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (x86_64)
    * xen-libs-32bit-debuginfo-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-libs-32bit-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
  * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (aarch64 x86_64)
    * xen-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-doc-html-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-tools-debuginfo-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-tools-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
  * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (noarch)
    * xen-tools-xendomains-wait-disk-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
  * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (aarch64_ilp32)
    * xen-libs-64bit-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-libs-64bit-debuginfo-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
  * openSUSE Leap Micro 5.5 (x86_64)
    * xen-debugsource-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-libs-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-libs-debuginfo-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
  * SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5 (x86_64)
    * xen-debugsource-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-libs-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-libs-debuginfo-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
  * Basesystem Module 15-SP5 (x86_64)
    * xen-debugsource-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-libs-debuginfo-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-tools-domU-debuginfo-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-tools-domU-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1
    * xen-libs-4.17.4_04-150500.3.33.1

## References:

  * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-46842.html
  * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-31143.html
  * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1027519
  * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1214718
  * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1221984
  * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1227355

SUSE: 2024:2654-1 important: xen Security Advisory Updates

July 30, 2024
* bsc#1027519 * bsc#1214718 * bsc#1221984 * bsc#1227355

Summary

## This update for xen fixes the following issues: * CVE-2023-46842: Fixed x86 HVM hypercalls may trigger Xen bug check (XSA-454, bsc#1221984). * CVE-2024-31143: Fixed double unlock in x86 guest IRQ handling (XSA-458, bsc#1227355).

References

* bsc#1027519

* bsc#1214718

* bsc#1221984

* bsc#1227355

Cross-

* CVE-2023-46842

* CVE-2024-31143

CVSS scores:

* CVE-2023-46842 ( SUSE ): 6.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

* CVE-2024-31143 ( SUSE ): 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Products:

* Basesystem Module 15-SP5

* openSUSE Leap 15.5

* openSUSE Leap Micro 5.5

* Server Applications Module 15-SP5

* SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP5

* SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5

* SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5

* SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP5

* SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5

* SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP5

An update that solves two vulnerabilities and has two security fixes can now be

installed.

##

* https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-46842.html

* https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-31143.html

* https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1027519

* https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1214718

* https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1221984

* https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1227355

Severity
Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2024:2654-1
Rating: important

Related News

TeamTNT Hackers Attacking VPS Servers Running CentOS
3 - 5 min read
Security researchers have recently observed an alarming resurgence of TeamTNT , a notorious hacking group known for targeting cloud infrastructures.
Google Chrome 129: Addressing Crucial Vulnerabilities and Enhancing Security
2 - 4 min read
Google Chrome remains the crown jewel in the browser market, with an impressive user base of approximately 3.45 billion. However, this immense
Fighting Back Against Hadooken Malware by Strengthening WebLogic Security
2 - 4 min read
Cybercriminals have been relentlessly attacking the digital landscape, aiming to exploit vulnerabilities in well-known systems. One such exploit is
CISA Sounds Alarm on Newly Exploited Vulnerabilities: Is Your System at Risk?
3 - 5 min read
CISA regularly publishes updates regarding vulnerabilities that present severe threats to global cybersecurity. Recently, CISA added three
Defending Against Remote Code Execution in Google Chrome: A Critical Update
2 - 3 min read
Google Chrome, a widely used web browser, serves millions of internet users by connecting them to the online world. Unfortunately, severe
Navigating the Linux Kernel
2 - 4 min read
The Linux operating system, widely acclaimed for its robustness and security , recently received widespread media attention due to a significant
Staying a Step Ahead of Adversaries: Mitigating Chromium
2 - 4 min read
Google Chrome, one of the world's most widely used web browsers, has recently been scrutinized due to the discovery of multiple Chromium
Unmasking Cicada3301: Examining the Threat of the New Rust-Based Ransomware
2 - 4 min read
Ransomware has long been a severe threat to organizations and admins alike. Recently, cybersecurity researchers discovered a new variant called

Get the Latest News & Insights

Sign up to get the latest security news affecting Linux and open source delivered straight to your inbox.

© 2024 Guardian Digital, Inc All Rights Reserved