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Amazon Linux AMI: CVE-2022-33196: Security patch for microcode_ctl (ALAS-2023-1715)

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Amazon Linux AMI: CVE-2022-33196: Security patch for microcode_ctl (ALAS-2023-1715)

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
02/16/2023
Created
05/05/2023
Added
04/06/2023
Modified
04/06/2023

Description

Incorrect default permissions in some memory controller configurations for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processors when using Intel(R) Software Guard Extensions which may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Solution(s)

  • amazon-linux-upgrade-microcode_ctl

References

  • ALAS-2023-1715
  • CVE-2022-33196

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