# Security update for xen

Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2023:3831-1  
Rating: important  
References:

  * #1215145
  * #1215474

  
Cross-References:

  * CVE-2023-20588
  * CVE-2023-34322

  
CVSS scores:

  * CVE-2023-20588 ( SUSE ):  6.0 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
  * CVE-2023-20588 ( NVD ):  5.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
  * CVE-2023-34322 ( SUSE ):  7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

  
Affected Products:

  * Basesystem Module 15-SP5
  * openSUSE Leap 15.5
  * Server Applications Module 15-SP5
  * SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP5
  * SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5
  * 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 can now be installed.

## Description:

This update for xen fixes the following issues:

  * CVE-2023-20588: Fixed AMD CPU transitional execution leak via division by
    zero (XSA-439) (bsc#1215474).
  * CVE-2023-34322: Fixed top-level shadow reference dropped too early for
    64-bit PV guests (XSA-438) (bsc#1215145).

## 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:

  * openSUSE Leap 15.5  
    zypper in -t patch openSUSE-SLE-15.5-2023-3831=1 SUSE-2023-3831=1

  * Basesystem Module 15-SP5  
    zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Basesystem-15-SP5-2023-3831=1

  * Server Applications Module 15-SP5  
    zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Server-Applications-15-SP5-2023-3831=1

## Package List:

  * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (aarch64 x86_64)
    * xen-tools-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-doc-html-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-tools-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
  * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (aarch64 x86_64 i586)
    * xen-tools-domU-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-devel-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-libs-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-tools-domU-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-debugsource-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-libs-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
  * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (x86_64)
    * xen-libs-32bit-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-libs-32bit-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
  * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (noarch)
    * xen-tools-xendomains-wait-disk-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
  * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (aarch64_ilp32)
    * xen-libs-64bit-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-libs-64bit-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
  * Basesystem Module 15-SP5 (x86_64)
    * xen-tools-domU-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-libs-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-tools-domU-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-debugsource-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-libs-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
  * Server Applications Module 15-SP5 (x86_64)
    * xen-tools-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-devel-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-debugsource-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-tools-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
    * xen-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1
  * Server Applications Module 15-SP5 (noarch)
    * xen-tools-xendomains-wait-disk-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1

## References:

  * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-20588.html
  * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-34322.html
  * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1215145
  * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1215474

openSUSE: 2023:3831-1: important: xen Security Advisory Update

September 27, 2023
This update for xen fixes the following issues: CVE-2023-20588: Fixed AMD CPU transitional execution leak via division by zero (XSA-439) (bsc#1215474).

Description

This update for xen fixes the following issues: * CVE-2023-20588: Fixed AMD CPU transitional execution leak via division by zero (XSA-439) (bsc#1215474). * CVE-2023-34322: Fixed top-level shadow reference dropped too early for 64-bit PV guests (XSA-438) (bsc#1215145). ## Special Instructions and Notes: * Please reboot the system after installing this update.

 

Patch

## 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: * openSUSE Leap 15.5 zypper in -t patch openSUSE-SLE-15.5-2023-3831=1 SUSE-2023-3831=1 * Basesystem Module 15-SP5 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Basesystem-15-SP5-2023-3831=1 * Server Applications Module 15-SP5 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Server-Applications-15-SP5-2023-3831=1


Package List

* openSUSE Leap 15.5 (aarch64 x86_64) * xen-tools-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-doc-html-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-tools-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (aarch64 x86_64 i586) * xen-tools-domU-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-devel-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-libs-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-tools-domU-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-debugsource-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-libs-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (x86_64) * xen-libs-32bit-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-libs-32bit-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (noarch) * xen-tools-xendomains-wait-disk-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (aarch64_ilp32) * xen-libs-64bit-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-libs-64bit-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * Basesystem Module 15-SP5 (x86_64) * xen-tools-domU-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-libs-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-tools-domU-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-debugsource-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-libs-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * Server Applications Module 15-SP5 (x86_64) * xen-tools-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-devel-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-debugsource-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-tools-debuginfo-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * xen-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1 * Server Applications Module 15-SP5 (noarch) * xen-tools-xendomains-wait-disk-4.17.2_04-150500.3.9.1


References

* #1215145 * #1215474 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-20588.html * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-34322.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1215145 * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1215474


Severity
Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2023:3831-1
Rating: important

Related News

The End of the Road for Linux 6.11: A Call to Upgrade to Kernel 6.12
3 - 5 min read
The Linux kernel community recently issued an EOL announcement regarding the 6.11 kernel series, urging sysadmins to upgrade quickly to 6.12 . This
A Linux Admin
3 - 6 min read
As 2025 approaches, we Linux admins are facing new and often unseen cloud-native security obstacles. While skilled at mitigating known risks,
Leveraging Insights from the Linux Foundation
3 - 5 min read
The Linux Foundation's recent Census III report provides critical insights for Linux administrators, information security professionals, and anyone
Chrome 131 Released: Emergency Security Update Fixes Over a Dozen Significant Vulns
3 - 6 min read
Google recently unveiled a critical security update to their popular web browser, Google Chrome, addressing over a dozen significant security
From Wayland Fixes to Security Boosts: Examining Qt 6.8.1
3 - 6 min read
The recent Qt 6.8.1 release brings significant updates and improvements, strengthening its reputation as a secure and reliable application
Exploring Arch Linux 2024.12.01: Security Implications & Notable Enhancements for Linux Admins
3 - 6 min read
The Arch Linux 2024.12.01 ISO release marks an impressive milestone, offering cutting-edge updates that enhance functionality, streamline
Deck the Halls with Enhanced Security: Linux Kernel 6.13
3 - 5 min read
As Linux admins and infosec professionals prepare for the holiday season, there's much cause for celebration this year! Linus Torvalds recently made
Lessons from Bootkitty: Securing Linux Systems Against UEFI Intrusions
3 - 5 min read
New Linux security threats mark critical junctures that challenge existing policies and test security protocols to their limit. One such milestone

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