CVE-2020-12912

A potential vulnerability in the AMD extension to Linux "hwmon" service may allow an attacker to use the Linux-based Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) interface to show various side channel attacks. In line with industry partners, AMD has updated the RAPL interface to require privileged access.
References
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:amd:energy_driver_for_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2020-11-12 20:15

Updated : 2023-12-10 13:41


NVD link : CVE-2020-12912

Mitre link : CVE-2020-12912

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-12912


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Products Affected

amd

  • energy_driver_for_linux
CWE
CWE-203

Observable Discrepancy

CWE-749

Exposed Dangerous Method or Function