Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Intel Processors

CVE-2018-3620

Summary

This vulnerability arises from how systems with microprocessors utilizing speculative execution and address translations can inadvertently allow an attacker with local user access to disclose sensitive information. By exploiting a terminal page fault alongside side-channel analysis tactics, unauthorized users may be able to gain access to confidential data stored in the L1 data cache. This poses a significant risk for systems utilizing affected Intel processors, necessitating immediate attention and mitigation actions to safeguard sensitive information.

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