Domain-bypass transient execution vulnerability in Intel Atom Processors
Summary
CVE-2020-24513: Domain-bypass transient execution vulnerability in some Intel Atom(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access. Affects intel-ucode versions < 20210608-r0. Fixed in 20210608-r0. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Intel Atom Processors are a family of low-power, low-cost microprocessors designed for mobile devices, embedded systems, and other applications. These processors provide efficient performance while consuming minimal power. The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-24513 affects certain Intel Atom Processors and can potentially enable information disclosure through local access.
Vulnerability Detail
The CVE-2020-24513 vulnerability is a domain-bypass transient execution vulnerability that exists in some Intel Atom Processors. An authenticated user with local access may exploit this vulnerability to enable information disclosure. The exact technical details of the vulnerability have not been provided in the available information.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
20210608-r0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The CVE-2020-24513 vulnerability is a domain-bypass transient execution vulnerability that affects certain Intel Atom Processors. It can potentially enable an authenticated user to disclose sensitive information through local access. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the 'intel-ucode' package to version 20210608-r0 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The CVE-2020-24513 vulnerability can potentially enable an authenticated user to disclose sensitive information through local access. The exact nature and extent of the information that can be disclosed are not provided in the available information.
This vulnerability affects certain Intel Atom Processors. The specific models and versions impacted have not been mentioned in the available information.
No, remote exploitation of this vulnerability is not mentioned in the available information. Local access is required for potential exploitation.
The recommended mitigation for this vulnerability is to update the 'intel-ucode' package to version 20210608-r0 or later. This update includes the necessary patches to address the vulnerability.
For more information about the CVE-2020-24513 vulnerability, you can refer to the official CVE database or the source provided in the database_specific field of the vulnerability details.
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