# CVE-2020-24513: microcode_ctl: The microcode_ctl packages provide microcode updates for Intel.  Security Fix(es):  * hw: vt-d related privilege esca...

CVE-2020-24513 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by intel-microcode 3.20210608.0ubuntu0.18.04.1, released June 7, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-24513
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (Important)
- EPSS: 0.0045
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 7, 2021

## Description

The microcode_ctl packages provide microcode updates for Intel.  Security Fix(es):  * hw: vt-d related privilege escalation (CVE-2020-24489)  * hw: improper isolation of shared resources in some Intel Processors (CVE-2020-24511)  * hw: observable timing discrepancy in some Intel Processors (CVE-2020-24512)  * hw: information disclosure on some Intel Atom processors (CVE-2020-24513)  Bug Fix(es) and Enhancement(s):  * Update Intel CPU microcode to microcode-20210525 release

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | intel-microcode Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.20210608.0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [intel-microcode 3.20210608.0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-intel-microcode-3.20210608.0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Linux | intel-microcode Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.20210608.0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | [intel-microcode 3.20210608.0ubuntu0.20.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-intel-microcode-3.20210608.0ubuntu0.20.04.1.md) | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Linux | microcode_ctl RHEL 8 | 4:20210216-1.20210525.1.el8_4 | [RHSA-2021:2308](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2021-2308.md) | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Linux | microcode_ctl ol 8 | 4:20210216-1.20210525.1.0.1.el8_4 | [ELSA-2021-2308](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2021-2308.md) | Jul 1, 2021 |

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