Speculative Execution Vulnerability in Microprocessors by Various Vendors
CVE-2018-3693

5.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Most Modern Operating Systems
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 July 2018

What is CVE-2018-3693?

This vulnerability allows an attacker with local user access to exploit systems using microprocessors with speculative execution and branch prediction. Through a speculative buffer overflow and side-channel analysis, unauthorized information may be disclosed, potentially leading to sensitive data retrieval.

Affected Version(s)

Most Modern Operating Systems All

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2390
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2395
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2384
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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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2018-3693 : Speculative Execution Vulnerability in Microprocessors by Various Vendors