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Debian Bullseye: DSA-5272-1 Moderate: Xen Security Flaws Resolved

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Xen hypervisor, which could result in privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks. For the stable distribution (bullseye), these problems have been fixed in . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA512 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-5272-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff November 06, 2022 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : xen CVE ID : CVE-2022-33745 CVE-2022-33746 CVE-2022-33747 CVE-2022-33748 CVE-2022-42309 CVE-2022-42310 CVE-2022-42311 CVE-2022-42312 CVE-2022-42313 CVE-2022-42314 CVE-2022-42315 CVE-2022-42316 CVE-2022-42317 CVE-2022-42318 CVE-2022-42319 CVE-2022-42320 CVE-2022-42321 CVE-2022-42322 CVE-2022-42323 CVE-2022-42324 CVE-2022-42325 CVE-2022-42326 Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Xen hypervisor, which could result in privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks. For the stable distribution (bullseye), these problems have been fixed in version 4.14.5+86-g1c354767d5-1. We recommend that you upgrade your xen packages. For the detailed security status of xen please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/xen Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Numerous security flaws in the Xen hypervisor have been addressed for Debian Bullseye. Update your packages to reduce potential risks efficiently.. Xen Hypervisor, Debian Security, Package Update, Privilege Escalation, Denial ofService. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Nov 06, 2022 Debian
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Fedora 36: 2022-925fc688c1 Critical: MMIO Stale Data for Xen Hypervisor

x86: MMIO Stale Data vulnerabilities [XSA-404, CVE-2022-21123, CVE-2022-21125, CVE-2022-21166]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2022-925fc688c1 2022-07-01 01:05:36.532438 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name : xen Product : Fedora 36 Version : 4.16.1 Release : 4.fc36 URL : https://xenproject.org/ Summary : Xen is a virtual machine monitor Description : This package contains the XenD daemon and xm command line tools, needed to manage virtual machines running under the Xen hypervisor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Update Information: x86: MMIO Stale Data vulnerabilities [XSA-404, CVE-2022-21123, CVE-2022-21125, CVE-2022-21166] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------ChangeLog: * Tue Jun 21 2022 Michael Young - 4.16.1-4 - x86: MMIO Stale Data vulnerabilities [XSA-404, CVE-2022-21123, CVE-2022-21125, CVE-2022-21166] * Mon Jun 13 2022 Python Maint - 4.16.1-3 - Rebuilt for Python 3.11 (F37 build only) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2022-925fc688c1' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at https://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/security/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------_______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list -- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To unsubscribe send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Fedora Code of Conduct:https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/code-of-conduct/ List Guidelines: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines List Archives: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./ Do not reply to spam on the list, report it: https://pagure.io/fedora-infrastructure . Essential patch for Fedora 36 tackling MMIO outdated data vulnerabilities linked to Xen hypervisor. Discover more.. Xen Hypervisor,Fedora 36 Update,MMIO Stale Data Issues,Security Update Advisory. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jun 30, 2022 Critical Fedora
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Fedora 34: FEDORA-2022-64b2c02d29 Critical Xen Hypervisor Security Update

update to xen-4.14.5 ---- Racy interactions between dirty vram tracking and paging log dirty hypercalls [XSA-397, CVE-2022-26356] race in VT-d domain ID cleanup [XSA-399, CVE-2022-26357] IOMMU: RMRR (VT-d) and unity map (AMD-Vi) handling issues [XSA-400, CVE-2022-26358, CVE-2022-26359, CVE-2022-26360, CVE-2022-26361]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2022-64b2c02d29 2022-05-02 07:30:26.553347 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name : xen Product : Fedora 34 Version : 4.14.5 Release : 1.fc34 URL : https://xenproject.org/ Summary : Xen is a virtual machine monitor Description : This package contains the XenD daemon and xm command line tools, needed to manage virtual machines running under the Xen hypervisor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Update Information: update to xen-4.14.5 ---- Racy interactions between dirty vram tracking and paging log dirty hypercalls [XSA-397, CVE-2022-26356] race in VT-d domain ID cleanup [XSA-399, CVE-2022-26357] IOMMU: RMRR (VT-d) and unity map (AMD-Vi) handling issues [XSA-400, CVE-2022-26358, CVE-2022-26359, CVE-2022-26360, CVE-2022-26361] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------ChangeLog: * Fri Apr 15 2022 Michael Young - 4.14.5-1 - update to xen-4.14.5 remove or adjust patches now included or superceded upstream * Wed Apr 6 2022 Michael Young - 4.14.4-3 - Racy interactions between dirty vram tracking and paging log dirty hypercalls [XSA-397, CVE-2022-26356] - race in VT-d domain ID cleanup [XSA-399, CVE-2022-26357] - IOMMU: RMRR (VT-d) and unity map (AMD-Vi) handling issues [XSA-400, CVE-2022-26358, CVE-2022-26359, CVE-2022-26360, CVE-2022-26361] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su-c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2022-64b2c02d29' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at https://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/security/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------_______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list -- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To unsubscribe send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Fedora Code of Conduct: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/code-of-conduct/ List Guidelines: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines List Archives: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./ Do not reply to spam on the list, report it: https://pagure.io/fedora-infrastructure . Ubuntu 22.04 upgrade for KVM rectifies severe flaws and compatibility. Major threats mitigated in release 5.10.18.. Fedora 34, Xen Hypervisor, XSA-397, security update, IOMMU handling. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 May 02, 2022 Critical Fedora
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Debian 11 Bullseye: DSA-5117-1 Critical: Xen Escalation And DoS

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Xen hypervisor, which could result in privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks. For the stable distribution (bullseye), these problems have been fixed in . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA512 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-5117-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff April 10, 2022 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : xen CVE ID : CVE-2022-23033 CVE-2022-23034 CVE-2022-23035 CVE-2022-26356 CVE-2022-26357 CVE-2022-26358 CVE-2022-26359 CVE-2022-26360 CVE-2022-26361 Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Xen hypervisor, which could result in privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks. For the stable distribution (bullseye), these problems have been fixed in version 4.14.4+74-gd7b22226b5-1. We recommend that you upgrade your xen packages. For the detailed security status of xen please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/xen Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Vulnerabilities in KVM allow for unauthorized access, denial of service, and information exposure; Ubuntu advisory USN-5120-1 contains fixes.. Debian Security, Xen Update, Privilege Escalation, DoS Threats. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Apr 10, 2022 Critical Debian
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Fedora 34: FEDORA-2021-11577e5229 Moderate: Xen Race Condition Fix

Another race in XENMAPSPACE_grant_table handling [XSA-384, CVE-2021-28701] bugfix for XSA-380 stop editing grub files in /boot/efi/EFI/fedora on Fedora 34. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2021-11577e5229 2021-09-16 19:13:47.410742 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name : xen Product : Fedora 34 Version : 4.14.2 Release : 4.fc34 URL : https://xenproject.org/ Summary : Xen is a virtual machine monitor Description : This package contains the XenD daemon and xm command line tools, needed to manage virtual machines running under the Xen hypervisor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Update Information: Another race in XENMAPSPACE_grant_table handling [XSA-384, CVE-2021-28701] bugfix for XSA-380 stop editing grub files in /boot/efi/EFI/fedora on Fedora 34 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------ChangeLog: * Wed Sep 8 2021 Michael Young - 4.14.2-4 - Another race in XENMAPSPACE_grant_table handling [XSA-384, CVE-2021-28701] - bugfix for XSA-380 - stop editing grub files in /boot/efi/EFI/fedora on Fedora 34 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------References: [ 1 ] Bug #2002785 - CVE-2021-28701 xen: another race in XENMAPSPACE_grant_table handling https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2002785 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2021-11577e5229' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at https://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be foundat https://fedoraproject.org/security/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------_______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list -- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To unsubscribe send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Fedora Code of Conduct: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/code-of-conduct/ List Guidelines: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines List Archives: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./ Do not reply to spam on the list, report it: https://pagure.io/fedora-infrastructure . A crucial bugfix for a race condition in Fedora 34's Xen package is now available. Admins should apply this update promptly to maintain system stability and integrity.. Fedora Update,Xen Hypervisor,Bugfix Details. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Sep 16, 2021 Important Fedora
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Debian 10: DSA-4888-1 Critical Xen Denial Of Service Issue

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Xen hypervisor, which could result in denial of service, privilege escalation or memory disclosure. . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA512 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-4888-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff April 10, 2021 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : xen CVE ID : CVE-2021-26933 CVE-2021-27379 Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Xen hypervisor, which could result in denial of service, privilege escalation or memory disclosure. For the stable distribution (buster), these problems have been fixed in version 4.11.4+99-g8bce4698f6-1. We recommend that you upgrade your xen packages. For the detailed security status of xen please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/xen Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Essential Debian notice regarding Xen virtualization platform highlighting various weaknesses that threaten both security and operational reliability.. Debian Security,Xen Hypervisor,Denial Of Service,Memory Disclosure,Privilege Escalation. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Apr 10, 2021 Critical Debian
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Debian: DSA-4812-1 Urgent: Xen Denial of Service and Information Leak

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Xen hypervisor: Several security issues affecting Xenstore could result in cross domain access (denial of service, information leaks or privilege . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA512 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-4812-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff December 15, 2020 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : xen CVE ID : CVE-2020-29479 CVE-2020-29480 CVE-2020-29481 CVE-2020-29482 CVE-2020-29483 CVE-2020-29484 CVE-2020-29485 CVE-2020-29486 CVE-2020-29566 CVE-2020-29570 CVE-2020-29571 Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Xen hypervisor: Several security issues affecting Xenstore could result in cross domain access (denial of service, information leaks or privilege escalation) or denial of service against xenstored. Additional vulnerabilities could result in guest-to-host denial of service. For the stable distribution (buster), these problems have been fixed in version 4.11.4+57-g41a822c392-2. We recommend that you upgrade your xen packages. For the detailed security status of xen please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/xen Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Recent flaws identified in the Xen hypervisor outlined in Debian DSA-4812-2 necessitate immediate system updates to enhance security.. Debian Security Advisory,Xen Update,Privilege Escalation,Information Leak. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Dec 15, 2020 Important Debian
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Debian DSA-4804-1 Critical: Xen Hypervisor DoS and Escalation Risks

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Xen hypervisor, which could result in denial of service, privilege escalation or information leaks. . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA512 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-4804-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff December 04, 2020 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : xen CVE ID : CVE-2020-27670 CVE-2020-27671 CVE-2020-27672 CVE-2020-27674 CVE-2020-28368 Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Xen hypervisor, which could result in denial of service, privilege escalation or information leaks. For the stable distribution (buster), these problems have been fixed in version 4.11.4+57-g41a822c392-1. We recommend that you upgrade your xen packages. For the detailed security status of xen please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/xen Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Several weaknesses in the Xen hypervisor resolved in the Debian Security Advisory DSA-4804-1, impacting both service performance and security integrity.. Xen Hypervisor Security, Debian DSA, Denial Of Service, Privilege Escalation, Information Leak. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Dec 04, 2020 Critical Debian
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