Speculative Execution Vulnerability in Intel Processors Affects Multiple Vendors

CVE-2018-3640

What is CVE-2018-3640?

This vulnerability affects microprocessors using speculative execution and enables attackers with local user access to exploit speculative reads of system registers. By employing side-channel analysis techniques, sensitive system parameters may be disclosed, leading to potential security breaches. The issue, identified as Rogue System Register Read (RSRE), requires awareness and prompt mitigation efforts from users and administrators to protect against unauthorized information disclosure.

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