Vulnerability Description
Ampere Altra devices before 1.08g and Ampere Altra Max devices before 2.05a allow attackers to control the predictions for return addresses and potentially hijack code flow to execute arbitrary code via a side-channel attack, aka a "Retbleed" issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amperecomputing | Ampere Altra Firmware | < 1.08g |
| Amperecomputing | Ampere Altra | - |
| Amperecomputing | Ampere Altra Max Firmware | < 2.05a |
| Amperecomputing | Ampere Altra Max | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://amperecomputing.com/products/security-bulletins/retbleed.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://developer.arm.com/documentation/ka005138/1-0/Third Party Advisory
- https://amperecomputing.com/products/security-bulletins/retbleed.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://developer.arm.com/documentation/ka005138/1-0/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-37459?
CVE-2022-37459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Ampere Altra devices before 1.08g and Ampere Altra Max devices before 2.05a allow attackers to control the predictions for return addresses and potentially hijack code flow to execute arbitrary code v...
How severe is CVE-2022-37459?
CVE-2022-37459 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-37459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amperecomputing Ampere Altra Firmware, Amperecomputing Ampere Altra, Amperecomputing Ampere Altra Max Firmware, Amperecomputing Ampere Altra Max.