Improper Cross-boundary Removal of Sensitive Data Affecting microcode_ctl package, versions <2:2.1-73.11.el7_9


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.05% (20th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-MICROCODECTL-2179540
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed10 Nov 2020

Introduced: 10 Nov 2020

CVE-2020-8698  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-212  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 microcode_ctl to version 2:2.1-73.11.el7_9 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream microcode_ctl package and not the microcode_ctl package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

Improper isolation of shared resources in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

CVSS Scores

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