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CVE-2020-12912
Published: Nov 12, 2020
Modified: Aug 4, 2024
PUBLISHED
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.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
n/a | AMD extension to Linux "hwmon" for Zen1 platforms | affected Each Linux distro determines its own version. |
Weaknesses (CWE)
References
https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security
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