# CVE-2026-20917: ucode-intel: This update for ucode-intel fixes the following issues:  - Intel CPU Microcode was updated to the 20260812 release (b...

CVE-2026-20917 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-20917, released August 11, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-20917
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.3 (IMPORTANT)
- EPSS: 0.0011
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 11, 2026

## Description

This update for ucode-intel fixes the following issues:  - Intel CPU Microcode was updated to the 20260812 release (bsc#1274785)   - Removed MTL/06-aa-04/c0 due to functional issues observed when loading the MCU in some platforms. - Intel CPU Microcode was updated to the 20260811 release (bsc#1274785)   - Security updates for INTEL-SA-01379 / CVE-2025-31936   - Security updates for INTEL-SA-01404 / CVE-2025-31938   - Security updates for INTEL-SA-01423 / CVE-2026-20917   - Security updates for INTEL-SA-01428 / CVE-2025-35973   - Security updates for INTEL-SA-01435 / CVE-2026-20716   - Security updates for INTEL-SA-01441 / CVE-2026-20760   - Security updates for INTEL-SA-01442 / CVE-2026-20713 / CVE-2026-20901   - Security updates for INTEL-SA-01443 / CVE-2026-20707   - Update for functional issues.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | intel-microcode Debian 14 | 3.20260925.1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-20917](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-20917.md) | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Linux | microcode_ctl amzn 2023 | 2:2.1-53.amzn2023.0.16 | [ALAS2023-2026-2080](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2026-2080.md) | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Linux | microcode_ctl ol 10 | 4:20260812-1.0.2.el9_8 | [ELSA-2026-500239](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2026-500239.md) | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Linux | microcode_ctl ol 8 | 4:20260812-1.0.2.el9_8 | [ELSA-2026-500239](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2026-500239.md) | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Linux | microcode_ctl ol 9 | 4:20260812-1.0.2.el9_8 | [ELSA-2026-500239](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2026-500239.md) | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Linux | ucode-intel opensuse-leap 16.0 | 20260812-160000.1.1 | [OPENSUSE-SU-2026:21736-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/opensuse-su-2026-21736-1.md) | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Linux | ucode-intel sles 15.6 | 20260812-150200.68.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4025-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4025-1.md) | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Linux | ucode-intel sles 15.7 | 20260812-150200.68.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:4025-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-4025-1.md) | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Linux | ucode-intel sles 16.0 | 20260812-160000.1.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:23602-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-23602-1.md) | Sep 21, 2026 |

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