SUSE-SU-2026:0216-1 Security update for kernel-firmware

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An update to AMD CPU microcode addresses potential security vulnerabilities, requiring system administrators to apply the patch to prevent local privilege escalation or code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is SUSE-SU-2026:0216-1?

SUSE-SU-2026:0216-1 is a vulnerability in kernel-firmware, published on 22 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for kernel-firmware fixes the following issues:

  • Update AMD CPU ucode to 20251203 (bsc#1256483)

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2026:0216-1?

Linux distribution packages (6)
kernel-firmware SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP4-ESPOSAll versions20220509-150400.4.31.1
kernel-firmware SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP4-LTSSAll versions20220509-150400.4.31.1
kernel-firmware SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.3All versions20220509-150400.4.31.1
kernel-firmware SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.4All versions20220509-150400.4.31.1
kernel-firmware SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4-LTSSAll versions20220509-150400.4.31.1
kernel-firmware SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP4All versions20220509-150400.4.31.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2026:0216-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is SUSE-SU-2026:0216-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2026:0216-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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