SB2020112426 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 update for Intel microcode
Published: November 24, 2020
Breakdown by Severity
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8696)
CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer in
some Intel(R) Processors. A local user can gain access to sensitive information on the system.
2) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8698)
CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper isolation of shared resources in some Intel(R) Processors. A local user can gain access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.