Linux · Amazon Linux · Security advisory · May 25, 2023

ALAS2023-2023-189: microcode_ctl security update

ALAS2023-2023-189, released May 25, 2023, fixes 4 CVEs in microcode_ctl (version 2:2.1-53.amzn2023.0.1). None of them is reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

High
CVEs closed
4
None rated Critical
Exploited
0
None reported
Highest CVSS
7.5
Base score, 0 to 10
Highest EPSS
0.0054
45th percentile

Priority of the 4 CVEs

Patch now 0 Urgent 0 High 2 Routine 2

Fixed package versions

ProductReleaseFixed in
microcode_ctlamzn 20232:2.1-53.amzn2023.0.1

CVEs this fix closes

PriorityCVETitleCVSSEPSSExploitation
High CVE-2022-21216 microcode_ctl: For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.9 Release Notes linked from t...7.5 0.0054 None reported
High CVE-2022-33196 intel-microcode: Incorrect default permissions in some memory controller configurations for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processors when usin...7.2 0.0021 None reported
Routine CVE-2022-38090 intel-microcode: Improper isolation of shared resources in some Intel(R) Processors when using Intel(R) Software Guard Extensions may...4.4 0.0025 None reported
Routine CVE-2022-33972 intel-microcode: Incorrect calculation in microcode keying mechanism for some 3rd Generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Scalable Processors may...4.4 0.0022 None reported
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