# CVE-2019-11139: microcode_ctl: The microcode_ctl packages provide microcode updates for Intel x86 processors.  With this update, the Intel microcode...

CVE-2019-11139 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by RHEA-2019:3845, released November 12, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-11139
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.8 (Important)
- EPSS: 0.0036
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 11, 2019

## Description

The microcode_ctl packages provide microcode updates for Intel x86 processors.  With this update, the Intel microcode version has been updated to microcode-20191112.  Users of microcode_ctl are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which add this enhancement.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | intel-microcode Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.20191112-0ubuntu0.18.04.2 | [intel-microcode 3.20191112-0ubuntu0.18.04.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-intel-microcode-3.20191112-0ubuntu0.18.04.2.md) | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Linux | microcode_ctl RHEL 8 | 4:20190618-1.20191112.1.el8_1 | [RHEA-2019:3845](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhea-2019-3845.md) | Nov 12, 2019 |

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