Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Intel Processors
CVE-2017-5753

5.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Intel
Status
Most Modern Operating Systems
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 January 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 94%

Summary

This vulnerability affects systems utilizing Intel processors that engage in speculative execution and branch prediction. It may allow an attacker with local user access to disclose sensitive information through side-channel analysis. This could lead to unauthorized data access and potential exposure of private information, making it critical for users to ensure their systems are patched and security measures updated to mitigate any risks associated with this exposure.

Affected Version(s)

Most Modern Operating Systems All

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-5753 - Proof of Concept

spectre-attack
Created by Eugnis

spectre-attack-example
Created by poilynx

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4609
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg0...
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https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187
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EPSS Score

94% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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