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CVE-2022-37459

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%

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CVE-2022-37459 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Ampere Altra devices before 1.08g and Ampere Altra Max devices before 2.05a allow attackers to control the predictions for return addresses and potentially hijack code flow to execute arbitrary code via a side-channel attack, aka a "Retbleed" issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ampere Altra devices before 1.08g and Ampere Altra Max devices before 2.05a allow attackers to control the predictions for return addresses and potentially hijack code flow to execute arbitrary code via a side-channel attack, aka a "Retbleed" issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.21%

11.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AmperecomputingAmpere Altra Firmware< 1.08g
AmperecomputingAmpere Altra Max Firmware< 2.05a

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37459?
Ampere Altra devices before 1.08g and Ampere Altra Max devices before 2.05a allow attackers to control the predictions for return addresses and potentially hijack code flow to execute arbitrary code via a side-channel attack, aka a "Retbleed" issue.
How severe is CVE-2022-37459?
CVE-2022-37459 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37459?
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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Source: NVD / NIST