CVE-2020-12912 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2020-12912 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 12/11/2020 | CVE Updated: 04/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2020
Source: AMD | Vendor: n/a | Product: AMD extension to Linux "hwmon" for Zen1 platforms
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2020-12912 Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-749
CWE Name: CWE-749: Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Source: n/a

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).