Advisory Published
Advisory Published

RHSA-2021:2306: Important: microcode_ctl security, bug fix and enhancement update

First published: Tue Jun 08 2021(Updated: )

The microcode_ctl packages provide microcode updates for Intel.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> hw: vt-d related privilege escalation (CVE-2020-24489)</li> <li> hw: improper isolation of shared resources in some Intel Processors (CVE-2020-24511)</li> <li> hw: observable timing discrepancy in some Intel Processors (CVE-2020-24512)</li> <li> hw: information disclosure on some Intel Atom processors (CVE-2020-24513)</li> Bug Fix(es) and Enhancement(s):<br><li> Update Intel CPU microcode to microcode-20210525 release</li>

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2021:2306?

    The severity of RHSA-2021:2306 is critical due to the potential for privilege escalation and improper isolation of resources.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2021:2306?

    To fix RHSA-2021:2306, you should update the microcode_ctl package to the latest version available.

  • What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2021:2306?

    RHSA-2021:2306 addresses vulnerabilities including CVE-2020-24489 and CVE-2020-24511.

  • What systems are affected by RHSA-2021:2306?

    RHSA-2021:2306 affects systems running Intel processors that utilize the microcode_ctl packages.

  • Is RHSA-2021:2306 related to hardware vulnerabilities?

    Yes, RHSA-2021:2306 addresses vulnerabilities related to Intel hardware, specifically around privilege escalation and resource isolation.

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