CVE-2020-12912 | BDVDB-2026-144686 Detail

AMD extension to Linux "hwmon" for Zen1 platforms

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.

Impact#

No impact statement in the source data.

Weaknesses#

CWE-749 Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

References#

https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security

Exploit#

No public exploit known

History#

Version 12020-11-12Record published in the CVE List.
Version 22024-08-04Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.