SB2021042503 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 update for microcode_ctl
Published: April 25, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021042503
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8696)
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.