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MEDIUM · 5.5

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. ...

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AmdEnergy Driver For LinuxAll versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-749CWE-203

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-12912?

CVE-2020-12912 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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. ...

How severe is CVE-2020-12912?

CVE-2020-12912 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12912?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amd Energy Driver For Linux.