vulnerability
Amazon Linux AMI: CVE-2024-24853: Security patch for microcode_ctl (ALAS-2024-1950)
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | (AV:L/AC:H/Au:M/C:C/I:C/A:C) | Aug 14, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 | Feb 18, 2025 |
Severity
6
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:H/Au:M/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
Aug 14, 2024
Added
Nov 1, 2024
Modified
Feb 18, 2025
Description
Incorrect behavior order in transition between executive monitor and SMI transfer monitor (STM) in some Intel(R) Processor may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Solution
amazon-linux-upgrade-microcode_ctl
References
Rapid7 Labs
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