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Ubuntu: USN-6967-1 (CVE-2024-24853): Intel Microcode vulnerabilities

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Ubuntu: USN-6967-1 (CVE-2024-24853): Intel Microcode vulnerabilities

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
08/14/2024
Created
08/20/2024
Added
08/20/2024
Modified
11/15/2024

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)

  • ubuntu-pro-upgrade-intel-microcode

References

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