# CVE-2019-11157: intel-microcode: Improper conditions check in voltage settings for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially...

CVE-2019-11157 is fixed in intel-microcode on 1 platform by intel-microcode 3.20191115.1ubuntu0.18.04.1 (version 3.20191115.1ubuntu0.18.04.1), released December 16, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-11157
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0068
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 9, 2019

## Description

Improper conditions check in voltage settings for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or information disclosure via local access.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | intel-microcode Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.20191115.1ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [intel-microcode 3.20191115.1ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-intel-microcode-3.20191115.1ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Dec 16, 2019 |

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