SB2025022403 - Ubuntu update for intel-microcode 



SB2025022403 - Ubuntu update for intel-microcode

Published: February 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025022403
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31068)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper Finite State Machines (FSMs) in Hardware Logic. A local administrator can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36293)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the EDECCSSA user leaf function. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


3) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39279)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient granularity of access control. A local user can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.