SUSE-SU-2021:1111-1 Security update for fwupdate

Not scored Published

An update for fwupdate adds SBAT sections to EFI images, mitigating potential Secure Boot bypasses on SUSE systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is SUSE-SU-2021:1111-1?

SUSE-SU-2021:1111-1 is a vulnerability in fwupdate, published on 8 Apr 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for fwupdate fixes the following issues:

  • Add SBAT section to EFI images (bsc#1182057)

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2021:1111-1?

Linux distribution packages (12)
fwupdate SUSE:HPE Helion OpenStack 8All versions0.5-10.10.1
fwupdate SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-BCLAll versions0.5-10.10.1
fwupdate SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-LTSSAll versions0.5-10.10.1
fwupdate SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4-LTSSAll versions0.5-10.10.1
fwupdate SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5All versions0.5-10.10.1
fwupdate SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3All versions0.5-10.10.1
fwupdate SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP4All versions0.5-10.10.1
fwupdate SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5All versions0.5-10.10.1
fwupdate SUSE:OpenStack Cloud 8All versions0.5-10.10.1
fwupdate SUSE:OpenStack Cloud 9All versions0.5-10.10.1
fwupdate SUSE:OpenStack Cloud Crowbar 8All versions0.5-10.10.1
fwupdate SUSE:OpenStack Cloud Crowbar 9All versions0.5-10.10.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2021:1111-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is SUSE-SU-2021:1111-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2021:1111-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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