Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 update for Intel microcode
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-8696 CVE-2020-8698 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system microcode_ctl (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Security restrictions bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU48630
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8696
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 6.6
microcode_ctl (Red Hat package): 1.17-3.el6 - 1.17-17.el6_5
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:6.6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:microcode_ctl_redhat_package:1.17-17.el6_5:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:microcode_ctl_redhat_package:1.17-17.el6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:microcode_ctl_redhat_package:1.17-15.el6_4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:5184
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Security restrictions bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU48629
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8698
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper isolation of shared resources in some Intel(R) Processors. A local user can gain access to sensitive information on the system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 6.6
microcode_ctl (Red Hat package): 1.17-3.el6 - 1.17-17.el6_5
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:6.6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:microcode_ctl_redhat_package:1.17-17.el6_5:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:microcode_ctl_redhat_package:1.17-17.el6:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:microcode_ctl_redhat_package:1.17-15.el6_4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:5184
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
