Vulnerability Description
On CPU 0 the check for the SMCCC workaround is called before SMCCC support has been initialized. This resulted in no speculative execution workarounds being installed on CPU 0.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 13.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-23:14.smccc.ascVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231124-0005/
- https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-23:14.smccc.ascVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231124-0005/
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-5370?
CVE-2023-5370 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). On CPU 0 the check for the SMCCC workaround is called before SMCCC support has been initialized. This resulted in no speculative execution workarounds being installed on CPU 0.
How severe is CVE-2023-5370?
CVE-2023-5370 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-2023-5370?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.