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5.6

Red Hat microcode_ctl Security Update Affects Server Performance

published 1 year ago
Summary

A security update is available for the microcode_ctl package on Red Hat servers. This update fixes a potential security issue that could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service, which could lead to performance issues on affected servers. System administrators should apply the update to ensure their servers remain secure and stable.

What to do
  • Update redhat microcode_ctl to version 4:20220207-1.20250512.1.el9_0.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Red Hat:rhel_e4s:9.0::baseos redhat microcode_ctl < 4:20220207-1.20250512.1.el9_0
Fix: upgrade to 4:20220207-1.20250512.1.el9_0
Original advisory text
Red Hat Security Advisory: microcode_ctl security update
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.6 Medium
Timeline
Published2 Jul 2025
Updated12 Jul 2026
First seen12 Jul 2026
Sources
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