Summary
It was discovered that some Intel processors may not properly invalidate
cache entries used by Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O
(VT-d). This may allow a local user to perform a privilege escalation
attack. (CVE-2020-24489)
Joseph Nuzman discovered that some Intel processors may not properly apply
EIBRS mitigations (originally developed for CVE-2017-5715) and hence may
allow unauthorized memory reads via sidechannel attacks. A local attacker
could use this to expose sensitive information, including kernel
memory. (CVE-2020-24511)
Travis Downs discovered that some Intel processors did not properly flush
cache-lines for trivial-data values. This may allow an unauthorized user to
infer the presence of these trivial-data-cache-lines via timing sidechannel
attacks. A local attacker could use this to expose sensitive
information. (CVE-2020-24512)
It was discovered that certain Intel Atom processors could expose memory
contents stored in microarchitectural buffers. A local attacker could use
this to expose sensitive information. (CVE-2020-24513)
Fixed packages 4
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu · 18.04 LTS 18.04:LTS | intel-microcode | 3.20210608.0ubuntu0.18.04.1 |
| Ubuntu · 20.04 LTS 20.04:LTS | intel-microcode | 3.20210608.0ubuntu0.20.04.1 |
| Ubuntu · Pro 14.04 LTS Pro:14.04:LTS | intel-microcode | 3.20210608.0ubuntu0.14.04.1+esm1 |
| Ubuntu · Pro 16.04 LTS Pro:16.04:LTS | intel-microcode | 3.20210608.0ubuntu0.16.04.1+esm1 |
Vulnerabilities 4
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Unscored —
Incomplete cleanup in some Intel(R) VT-d products may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of p…
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Improper isolation of shared resources in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enabl…
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Unscored —
Observable timing discrepancy in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable informa…
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Domain-bypass transient execution vulnerability in some Intel Atom(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to pot…