# CVE-2025-24495: intel-microcode: Incorrect initialization of resource in the branch prediction unit for someIntel(R) Core™ Ultra Processors may allow...

CVE-2025-24495 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by intel-microcode 3.20250512.0ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm1, released May 13, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-24495
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.6 (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0019
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 13, 2025

## Description

Incorrect initialization of resource in the branch prediction unit for someIntel(R) Core™ Ultra Processors may allow an authenticated user topotentially enable information disclosure via local access.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | intel-microcode Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 3.20250512.1~deb12u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2025-24495](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2025-24495.md) | May 13, 2025 |
| Linux | intel-microcode Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 3.20250512.1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2025-24495](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2025-24495.md) | May 13, 2025 |
| Linux | intel-microcode Debian 14 | 3.20250512.1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2025-24495](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2025-24495.md) | May 13, 2025 |
| Linux | intel-microcode Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.20250512.0ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm1 | [intel-microcode 3.20250512.0ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-intel-microcode-3.20250512.0ubuntu0.18.04.1-esm1.md) | May 13, 2025 |
| Linux | intel-microcode Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.20250512.0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | [intel-microcode 3.20250512.0ubuntu0.20.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-intel-microcode-3.20250512.0ubuntu0.20.04.1.md) | May 13, 2025 |
| Linux | intel-microcode Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 3.20250512.0ubuntu0.22.04.1 | [intel-microcode 3.20250512.0ubuntu0.22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-intel-microcode-3.20250512.0ubuntu0.22.04.1.md) | May 13, 2025 |
| Linux | intel-microcode Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 3.20250512.0ubuntu0.24.04.1 | [intel-microcode 3.20250512.0ubuntu0.24.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-intel-microcode-3.20250512.0ubuntu0.24.04.1.md) | May 13, 2025 |
| Linux | intel-microcode Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 3.20250512.0ubuntu0.24.10.1 | [intel-microcode 3.20250512.0ubuntu0.24.10.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-intel-microcode-3.20250512.0ubuntu0.24.10.1.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | intel-microcode Ubuntu 25.04 (plucky) | 3.20250512.0ubuntu0.25.04.1 | [intel-microcode 3.20250512.0ubuntu0.25.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-plucky-intel-microcode-3.20250512.0ubuntu0.25.04.1.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | microcode_ctl RHEL 8 | 4:20250512-1.el8_10 | [RHSA-2025:10991](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2025-10991.md) | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Linux | microcode_ctl RHEL 9 | 4:20250211-1.20250512.1.el9_6 | [RHBA-2025:9433](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhba-2025-9433.md) | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Linux | microcode_ctl almalinux 8 | 4:20250512-1.el8_10 | [ALSA-2025:10991](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alsa-2025-10991.md) | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Linux | microcode_ctl rocky 8 | 4:20250512-1.el8_10 | [RLSA-2025:10991](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rlsa-2025-10991.md) | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Linux | ucode-intel opensuse-leap 15.6 | 20250512-150200.56.1 | [SUSE-SU-2025:01651-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2025-01651-1.md) | May 22, 2025 |
| Linux | ucode-intel sles 15.6 | 20250512-150200.56.1 | [SUSE-SU-2025:01651-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2025-01651-1.md) | May 22, 2025 |
| Linux | ucode-intel sles 15.7 | 20250512-150200.56.1 | [SUSE-SU-2025:01651-2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2025-01651-2.md) | May 29, 2025 |

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