CVE-2023-39368: Medium severity ubuntu/intel-microcode vulnerability
Published Mar 12, 2024
·Updated
Protection mechanism failure of bus lock regulator for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/intel-microcode<3.20240514.0ubuntu0.18.04.1+
3.20240514.0ubuntu0.18.04.1+
ubuntu/intel-microcode<3.20240514.0ubuntu0.20.04.1
3.20240514.0ubuntu0.20.04.1
ubuntu/intel-microcode<3.20240514.0ubuntu0.22.04.1
3.20240514.0ubuntu0.22.04.1
ubuntu/intel-microcode<3.20240514.0ubuntu0.23.10.1
3.20240514.0ubuntu0.23.10.1
ubuntu/intel-microcode<3.20240514.0ubuntu0.16.04.1+
3.20240514.0ubuntu0.16.04.1+
debian/intel-microcode<=3.20231114.1~deb11u1, <=3.20231114.1~deb12u1
3.20240514.1~deb11u13.20240514.1~deb12u13.20240813.2
Event History
Mar 12, 2024
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Mar 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 21, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 29, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:47 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-39368?
CVE-2023-39368 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that could lead to a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-39368?
To fix CVE-2023-39368, update the intel-microcode package to the specified versions based on your distribution.
3
What are the affected systems for CVE-2023-39368?
CVE-2023-39368 affects certain Intel processors that utilize the intel-microcode package on Ubuntu and Debian systems.
4
Can CVE-2023-39368 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-39368 can potentially be exploited by an unauthenticated user via network access.
5
How can I determine if I am vulnerable to CVE-2023-39368?
You can determine your vulnerability to CVE-2023-39368 by checking the version of the intel-microcode package installed on your system.