CVE-2020-12912
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CVE-2020-12912 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A potential vulnerability in the AMD extension to Linux "hwmon" service may allow an attacker to use the Linux-based Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) interface to show various side channel attacks. In line with industry partners, AMD has updated the RAPL interface to require privileged access.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A potential vulnerability in the AMD extension to Linux "hwmon" service may allow an attacker to use the Linux-based Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) interface to show various side channel attacks. In line with industry partners, AMD has updated the RAPL interface to require privileged access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amd | Energy Driver For Linux | All versions |
References
- https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-securityVendor Advisory
- https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-securityVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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