SB2024012451 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support update for linux-firmware 



SB2024012451 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support update for linux-firmware

Published: January 24, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024012451
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20569)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a side channel issue in AMD CPUs. A remote user can influence the return address prediction and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.