Vulnerability identifier: #VU54220

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24513

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Legacy Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon E Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Core X-series Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Atom Processor Z Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Celeron Processor J Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Celeron Processor N Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Atom Processor E3800 Product Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Legacy Intel Pentium Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Legacy Intel Celeron Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
3rd Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Pentium Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Celeron Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
5th Generation Intel Core Processor Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
4th Generation Intel Core Processor Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
1st Generation Intel Core Processor Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
2nd Generation Intel Core Processor Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Atom Processor X Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Atom C processor family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
6th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon D Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon W Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Core X-series Processor
Hardware solutions / Firmware
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Atom Processor A Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Puma 7 Family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Atom Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Pentium Processor Silver Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Core Processors with Intel Hybrid Technology
Hardware solutions / Firmware
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
7th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Pentium Processor J Series
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
Intel Pentium Processor N Series
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
Intel Atom Processor E3900 Series
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user o gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to domain-bypass transient execution issue. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Legacy Intel Core Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon E Processors: All versions

Intel Core X-series Processors: All versions

Intel Atom Processor Z Series: All versions

Intel Celeron Processor J Series: All versions

Intel Celeron Processor N Series: All versions

Intel Pentium Processor J Series: All versions

Intel Pentium Processor N Series: All versions

Intel Atom Processor E3800 Product Family: All versions

Legacy Intel Pentium Processors: All versions

Legacy Intel Celeron Processors: All versions

3rd Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

Intel Pentium Processors: All versions

Intel Celeron Processors: All versions

5th Generation Intel Core Processor Family: All versions

4th Generation Intel Core Processor Family: All versions

1st Generation Intel Core Processor Family: All versions

2nd Generation Intel Core Processor Family: All versions

Intel Atom Processor X Series: All versions

Intel Atom C processor family: All versions

6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon D Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions

2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

Intel Core X-series Processor: All versions

3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

Intel Atom Processor A Series: All versions

Intel Atom Processor E3900 Series: All versions

Intel Puma 7 Family: All versions

Intel Atom Processors: All versions

Intel Pentium Processor Silver Series: All versions

10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

Intel Core Processors with Intel Hybrid Technology: All versions

8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00465.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.