SB2024091801 - Amazon Linux AMI update for microcode_ctl
Published: September 18, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024091801
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper isolation or compartmentalization (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49141)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an improper isolation in some Intel Processors stream cache mechanism. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.