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Amazon Linux AMI 2: CVE-2024-24853: Security patch for microcode_ctl (ALAS-2024-2682)

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Amazon Linux AMI 2: CVE-2024-24853: Security patch for microcode_ctl (ALAS-2024-2682)

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
08/14/2024
Created
11/05/2024
Added
11/04/2024
Modified
11/04/2024

Description

Incorrect behavior order in transition between executive monitor and SMI transfer monitor (STM) in some Intel(R) Processor may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Solution(s)

  • amazon-linux-ami-2-upgrade-microcode_ctl
  • amazon-linux-ami-2-upgrade-microcode_ctl-debuginfo

References

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