Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code in Microsoft Windows - CVE-2024-37985
Published: July 10, 2024 / Updated: July 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU94062
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37985
CWE-ID: CWE-1037
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to systematic identification and characterization of proprietary prefetchers. A local attacker can gain access to sensitive information.
Note, the vulnerability affects ARM-based operating systems only.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2024-37985
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Windows - addressed in versions 11 22H2 10.0.22621.3880, 11 23H2 10.0.22631.3880