rhba-2021_0621
Vulnerability from csaf_redhat
Published
2021-02-22 10:53
Modified
2024-11-05 15:58
Summary
Red Hat Bug Fix Advisory: microcode_ctl bug fix and enhancement update

Notes

Topic
An update for microcode_ctl is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.
Details
The microcode_ctl packages provide microcode updates for Intel and AMD processors. Bug Fix(es) and Enhancement(s): * [rhel-8.3.0.z] [HPEMC 8.3.z REGRESSION] Regression in intel microcode as of 20201110 (BZ#1907898)
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