Vulnerability identifier: #VU14410

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3615

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
7th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
6th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon Processor E3 v6 Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon Processor E3 v5 Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an error in systems with microprocessors utilizing speculative execution and Intel® software guard extensions (Intel® SGX). A local attacker can conduct side-channel attack and gain access to potentially sensitive information residing in the L1 data cache from an enclave.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon Processor E3 v6 Family: All versions

Intel Xeon Processor E3 v5 Family: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00161.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.