CVE-2019-1125
kernel: hw: Spectre SWAPGS gadget vulnerability
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.0
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Published · August 7, 2019
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A Spectre gadget was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of system interrupts. An attacker with local access could use this information to reveal private data through a Spectre like side channel.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security is aware of this issue. Updates will be released as they become available. For additional information, please refer to the Red Hat Knowledgebase article: https://access.redhat.com/articles/4329821
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
For mitigation related information, please refer to the Red Hat Knowledgebase article: https://access.redhat.com/articles/4329821
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.0 · 5.9CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE-385 · Covert Timing Channel