Intel Releases Security Updates

Description:

Intel has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An authenticated attacker with local access could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to gain escalation of privileges.

• Linux Administrative Tools for Intel Network Adapters Advisory INTEL-SA-00237
• FPGA SDK for OpenCL Advisory INTEL-SA-00284
• Processors Voltage Settings Modification Advisory INTEL-SA-00289
• Control Center-I Advisory INTEL-SA-00299
• Quartus Prime Pro Edition Advisory INTEL-SA-00311
• SCS Platform Discovery Utility Advisory INTEL-SA-00312
• Unexpected Page Fault in Virtualized Environment Advisory INTEL-SA-00317
• NUC Firmware Advisory INTEL-SA-00323
• Rapid Storage Technology Advisory INTEL-SA-00324

Impact: A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system.

Mitigation: Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Reference URL’s:

• https://blogs.intel.com/technology/2019/11/ipas-security-advisories-for-december-2019/#gs.lmgefg