Oracle Linux: CVE-2023-23583: ELSA-2023-12991: microcode_ctl security update (IMPORTANT) (Multiple Advisories)
Description
Sequence of processor instructions leads to unexpected behavior for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or information disclosure and/or denial of service via local access. A security vulnerability was found in some Intel processors. Execution of REP MOVSB instructions with a redundant REX prefix may result in execution continuing at an incorrect EIP address after a micro-architectural event occurs, potentially allowing privilege escalation, information disclosure and/or a denial of service via local access.
Solution(s)
- oracle-linux-upgrade-microcode-ctl
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