Speculative Execution Vulnerability in Microprocessors by Various Vendors
CVE-2018-3693
5.6MEDIUM
Summary
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
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