#VU87490 Information disclosure in Intel Processor Microcode Package for Linux - CVE-2023-38575
Published: March 13, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU87490
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38575
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Intel Processor Microcode Package for Linux
Intel Processor Microcode Package for Linux
Software vendor:
Intel
Intel
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to non-transparent sharing of return predictor targets between contexts in some Intel Processors. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.