SUSE-SU-2018:1759-1: moderate: Security update for microcode_ctl

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   SUSE Security Update: Security update for microcode_ctl
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Announcement ID:    SUSE-SU-2018:1759-1
Rating:             moderate
References:         #1095735 
Cross-References:   CVE-2017-5715
Affected Products:
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11-SP4
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   An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

Description:

   This update for microcode_ctl fixes the following security issue:

   - CVE-2017-5715: Prevent unauthorized disclosure of information to an
     attacker with local user access caused by speculative execution and
     indirect branch prediction (bsc#1095735)


Patch Instructions:

   To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods
   like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".

   Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11-SP4:

      zypper in -t patch slessp4-microcode_ctl-13664=1



Package List:

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11-SP4 (i586 x86_64):

      microcode_ctl-1.17-102.83.21.1


References:

   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-5715.html
   https://bugzilla.suse.com/1095735