#VU66549 Security restrictions bypass in Intel products
Vulnerability identifier: #VU66549
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Intel Xeon E Processors
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Intel Xeon D Processors
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Intel Xeon W Processors
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Intel Core X-series Processors
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2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
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3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
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Firmware
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
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Firmware
Intel Core Processors with Intel Hybrid Technology
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11th Generation Intel Core Processors
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Intel Xeon Processors
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8th Generation Intel Core Processors
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Intel Pentium Gold Processor Series
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Intel Celeron Processor 5000 Series
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12th Generation Intel Core Processors
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Intel Celeron Processors
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9th Generation Intel Core Processors
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to non-transparent sharing of return predictor targets between contexts in Intel CPU processors. A local user can bypass the expected architecture isolation between contexts and gain access to sensitive information on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Intel Xeon E Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions
Intel Core X-series Processors: All versions
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions
10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Core Processors with Intel Hybrid Technology: All versions
11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Xeon Processors: All versions
8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Pentium Gold Processor Series: All versions
Intel Celeron Processor 5000 Series: All versions
12th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
Intel Celeron Processors: All versions
9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00706.html
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.
