SUSE-SU-2022:2271-1 Security update for dpdk

Not scored Published

Rebuilds DPDK with a new secure boot key to address BootHole 3 vulnerabilities, preventing 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-2022:2271-1?

SUSE-SU-2022:2271-1 is a vulnerability in dpdk, published on 5 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update of dpdk fixes the following issue:

  • rebuild with new secure boot key due to grub2 boothole 3 issues (bsc#1198581)

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2022:2271-1?

Linux distribution packages (6)
dpdk SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5All versions18.11.9-3.21.2
dpdk-thunderx SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5All versions18.11.9-3.21.2
dpdk SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5All versions18.11.9-3.21.2
dpdk-thunderx SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5All versions18.11.9-3.21.2
dpdk SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5All versions18.11.9-3.21.2
dpdk-thunderx SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5All versions18.11.9-3.21.2

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2022:2271-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is SUSE-SU-2022:2271-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2022:2271-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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