SB2024021906 - Gentoo update for intel-microcode



SB2024021906 - Gentoo update for intel-microcode

Published: February 19, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024021906
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0127)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient control flow management. A local user can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-0146)

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to hardware allows activation of test or debug logic at runtime. An attacker with physical access to device can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.