Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.2 update for microcode_ctl

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU22781

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0117

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in protected memory subsystem for Intel(R) SGX for 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) Processor Families; Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor E3-1500 v5, v6 Families; Intel(R) Xeon(R) E-2100 & E-2200 Processor Families with Intel(R) Processor Graphics. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

The following processor families are affected:

• 6th Generation Intel Core processors
• 7th Generation Intel Core processors
• 8th Generation Intel Core processors
• 9th Generation Intel Core processors
• Intel Xeon Processor E3 v5 Family
• Intel Xeon Processor E3 v6 Family
• Intel Xeon Processor E- 2100 Family
• Intel Xeon Processor E-2200 Family

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 7.2

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS: 7.2

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 7.2

microcode_ctl (Red Hat package): before 2.1-12.24.el7_2

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHEA-2019:3852

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.