SUSE-SU-2022:2880-1 Security update for dpdk

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An update to the DPDK library addresses secure boot key issues related to grub2, requiring patching to maintain system integrity.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is SUSE-SU-2022:2880-1?

SUSE-SU-2022:2880-1 is a vulnerability in dpdk, published on 23 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update of dpdk fixes the following issue:

  • Fix to read PCI device name as UTF strings (bsc#1198873)
  • Allow configuring thread granularity of Kernel NIC Interface (bsc#1195172)
  • Rebuild with new secure boot key due to grub2 boothole 3 issues (bsc#1198581)

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2022:2880-1?

Linux distribution packages (4)
dpdk SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Server Applications 15 SP4All versions19.11.10-150400.4.4.1
dpdk-thunderx SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Server Applications 15 SP4All versions19.11.10-150400.4.4.1
dpdk openSUSE:Leap 15.4All versions19.11.10-150400.4.4.1
dpdk-thunderx openSUSE:Leap 15.4All versions19.11.10-150400.4.4.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2022:2880-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is SUSE-SU-2022:2880-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2022:2880-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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