RHBA-2021:0624: Red Hat Bug Fix Advisory: microcode_ctl bug fix and enhancement update

An update for microcode_ctl is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 Extended Update Support.The microcode_ctl packages provide microcode updates for Intel and AMD processors. Bug Fix(es) and Enhancement(s):

• [rhel-8.1.0.z] [HPEMC 8.3.z REGRESSION] Regression in intel microcode as of 20201110 (BZ#1907900) Related CVEs:
• CVE-2020-8696: hw: Vector Register Leakage-Active