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Amazon Linux AMI 2: CVE-2020-8696: Security patch for microcode_ctl (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
2
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
Published
Nov 12, 2020
Added
Jun 24, 2021
Modified
May 20, 2026

Description

Improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Solutions

amazon-linux-ami-2-upgrade-microcode_ctlamazon-linux-ami-2-upgrade-microcode_ctl-debuginfo
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