Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2024.6967.1
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-6967-1)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'intel-microcode' package(s) announced via the USN-6967-1 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'intel-microcode' package(s) announced via the USN-6967-1 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: It was discovered that some Intel(r) Core(tm) Ultra Processors did not properly isolate the stream cache. A local authenticated user could potentially use this to escalate their privileges. (CVE-2023-42667) It was discovered that some Intel(r) Processors did not properly isolate the stream cache. A local authenticated user could potentially use this to escalate their privileges. (CVE-2023-49141) It was discovered that some Intel(r) Processors did not correctly transition between the executive monitor and SMI transfer monitor (STM). A privileged local attacker could use this to escalate their privileges. (CVE-2024-24853) It was discovered that some 3rd, 4th, and 5th Generation Intel(r) Xeon(r) Processors failed to properly implement a protection mechanism. A local attacker could use this to potentially escalate their privileges. (CVE-2024-24980) It was discovered that some 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors did not properly handle mirrored regions with different values. A privileged local user could use this to cause a denial of service (system crash). (CVE-2024-25939) Affected Software/OS: 'intel-microcode' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 5.0 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2023-42667 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2023-49141 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-24853 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-24980 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-25939
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