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5.6

Red Hat microcode_ctl Update Fixes CPU Microcode Flaw

published 1 year ago
Summary

An update is available for Red Hat's microcode_ctl package, which fixes a flaw in the CPU microcode. This update is important for systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux, as it helps prevent potential security risks and ensures the stability of the system. IT administrators should review and apply the update as soon as possible.

What to do
  • Update redhat microcode_ctl to version 4:20191115-4.20250512.1.el8_2.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Red Hat:rhel_aus:8.2::baseos redhat microcode_ctl < 4:20191115-4.20250512.1.el8_2
Fix: upgrade to 4:20191115-4.20250512.1.el8_2
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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