CVE-2020-12912

A potential vulnerability in the AMD extension to Linux "hwmon" service may allow an attacker to use the Linux-based Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) interface to show various side channel attacks. In line with industry partners, AMD has updated the RAPL interface to require privileged access.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:amd:energy_driver_for_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 05:00

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References () https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security - Vendor Advisory () https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security - Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2020-11-12 20:15

Updated : 2024-11-21 05:00


NVD link : CVE-2020-12912

Mitre link : CVE-2020-12912

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-12912


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Products Affected

amd

  • energy_driver_for_linux
CWE
CWE-749

Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

CWE-203

Observable Discrepancy