CVE-2023-34321: arm32: The cache may not be properly cleaned/invalidated

Published Sep 5, 2023
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Updated

Arm provides multiple helpers to clean & invalidate the cache for a given region. This is, for instance, used when allocating guest memory to ensure any writes (such as the ones during scrubbing) have reached memory before handing over the page to a guest.

Unfortunately, the arithmetics in the helpers can overflow and would then result to skip the cache cleaning/invalidation. Therefore there is no guarantee when all the writes will reach the memory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
XEN Xen<=4.16

Event History

Jan 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:17 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34321?

The severity of CVE-2023-34321 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-34321?

To fix CVE-2023-34321, update to a fixed version of Xen that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-34321?

CVE-2023-34321 affects Xen versions up to and including 4.16.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2023-34321?

CVE-2023-34321 can potentially be exploited through guest memory allocation attacks.

5

Is CVE-2023-34321 specific to any architecture?

Yes, CVE-2023-34321 is specifically related to the x86 architecture.

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