DSA-5178: -1 intel-microcode -- security update
intel-microcode - security update
Other sources
This update ships updated CPU microcode for some types of Intel CPUs and provides mitigations for security vulnerabilities.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
intel-microcodeto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch DSA-5178-1
Event History
Child vulnerabilities
Contains the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which systems need this update?
Debian systems using the intel-microcode package and running affected types of Intel CPUs need the updated microcode. The advisory does not identify the specific CPU models.
What vulnerabilities are addressed?
The update provides mitigations for CVE-2022-21123 and CVE-2022-21125. No exploit prerequisites, impact details, or workaround information are provided in the advisory data.
How can I determine whether a system is affected?
Check whether the system runs an Intel CPU and has the Debian intel-microcode package installed. The provided data does not include affected microcode revisions or CPU model identifiers for more precise verification.