ID:4563 - Exploit for Information disclosure in Intel CPU - CVE-2017-5715

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:4563 - Exploit for Information disclosure in Intel CPU - CVE-2017-5715

ID:4563 - Exploit for Information disclosure in Intel CPU - CVE-2017-5715

Published: September 1, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU9883
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5715
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Intel CPU

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in Intel CPU hardware due to improper implementation of the speculative execution of instructions. A local attacker can utilize branch target injection, execute arbitrary code, perform a side-channel attack and read sensitive memory information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.