Out-of-Bounds Affecting microcode_ctl-debuginfo package, versions <2:2.1-47.amzn2.4.25


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.02% (4th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN2-MICROCODECTLDEBUGINFO-12852245
  • published17 Sept 2025
  • disclosed12 Aug 2025

Introduced: 12 Aug 2025

CVE-2025-20053  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-119  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2 microcode_ctl-debuginfo to version 2:2.1-47.amzn2.4.25 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS2-2025-2993.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream microcode_ctl-debuginfo package and not the microcode_ctl-debuginfo package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2 relevant fixed versions and status.

Improper buffer restrictions for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor firmware with SGX enabled may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1