Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 update for Intel microcode

Published: 2020-11-24

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2020-8696 CVE-2020-8698
CWE-ID	CWE-264
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system microcode_ctl (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU48630

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8696

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 6.6

microcode_ctl (Red Hat package): 1.17-3.el6 - 1.17-17.el6_5

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:5184

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.

2) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU48629