CVE-2022-28693

hw: cpu: Intel: information disclosure via local access

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

4.7

CVSS 3.1

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Published · July 13, 2022

Updated · August 7, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in hw. The unprotected alternative channel of return branch target prediction in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authorized user to enable information disclosure via local access.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 4.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CWE-200 · Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor