#VU48373 Information disclosure in AMD Energy Driver for Linux - CVE-2020-12912

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48373

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12912

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AMD Energy Driver for Linux
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: AMD

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in the Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) interface. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AMD Energy Driver for Linux: All versions

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External links
https://support.lenovo.com/lu/uk/product_security/LEN-50481

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.