CVE-2022-23824
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.59%
Last modified
CVE-2022-23824 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBPB may not prevent return branch predictions from being specified by pre-IBPB branch targets leading to a potential information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBPB may not prevent return branch predictions from being specified by pre-IBPB branch targets leading to a potential information disclosure.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | All versions |
| Amd | Athlon X4 750 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Athlon X4 760k Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Athlon X4 830 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Athlon X4 835 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Athlon X4 840 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Athlon X4 845 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Athlon X4 860k Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Athlon X4 870k Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Athlon X4 880k Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Athlon X4 940 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Athlon X4 950 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Athlon X4 970 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3995wx Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3795wx Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3955wx Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3945wx Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5955wx Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5965wx Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5945wx Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5975wx Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995wx Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper 2990wx Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper 2970wx Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper 2950x Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper 2920x Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper 3990x Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper 3970x Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper 3960x Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | A12-9700p Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | A12-9730p Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | A10-9600p Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | A10-9630p Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | A9-9410 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | A9-9420 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | A6-9210 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | A6-9220 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | A6-9220c Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | A4-9120 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen 3 2200u Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen 3 2300u Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 2500u Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 2600 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 2600h Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 2600x Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 2700 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 2700x Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen 7 2700 Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen 7 2700u Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen 7 2700x Firmware | All versions |
Showing 50 of 170 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/10/2Mailing List, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-1040Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/10/2Mailing List, Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-1040Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-23824?
IBPB may not prevent return branch predictions from being specified by pre-IBPB branch targets leading to a potential information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2022-23824?
CVE-2022-23824 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23824?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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