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
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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