Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-12130 is an Intel CPU side-channel issue. On affected processors, local code may infer sensitive information left in internal fill buffers. The issue matters most where untrusted users or workloads share the same physical host, such as multi-user servers, virtualization, and appliance platforms. Exposure is plausible on systems using affected Intel CPUs, especially where local users, containers, virtual machines, or third-party workloads can run code. The source bundle does not provide a complete embedded product list beyond vendor advisories and Intel’s impacted-product guidance. Prioritize remediation for shared infrastructure and regulated environments because the risk is data exposure across local trust boundaries. Single-user systems are lower urgency, but should still receive vendor firmware and OS updates through normal patch cycles. Mitigation focus: Check Intel SA-00233 and OEM advisories for affected CPU and microcode status.; Apply relevant BIOS, firmware, and Intel microcode updates from trusted vendors.; Update OS and hypervisor packages referenced by Linux, FreeBSD, and virtualization advisories..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
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Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00233.htmlCVE reference, intel · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_19_24CVE reference, intel · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- FEDORA-2019-1f5832fc0eCVE reference, intel · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- RHSA-2019:1455CVE reference, intel · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- USN-3977-3CVE reference, intel · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
- [debian-lts-announce] 20190620 [SECURITY] [DLA 1789-2] intel-microcode security updateCVE reference, intel · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- 20190624 [SECURITY] [DSA 4447-2] intel-microcode security updateCVE reference, intel · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
- 20190624 [SECURITY] [DSA 4469-1] libvirt security updateCVE reference, intel · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-616472.pdfCVE reference, intel · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- FreeBSD-SA-19:07CVE reference, intel · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FREEBSD
- RHSA-2019:2553CVE reference, intel · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10292CVE reference, intel · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-608355.pdfCVE reference, intel · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- FreeBSD-SA-19:26CVE reference, intel · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FREEBSD
- 20191112 FreeBSD Security Advisory FreeBSD-SA-19:26.mcuCVE reference, intel · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
- 20191112 [SECURITY] [DSA 4564-1] linux security updateCVE reference, intel · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
- DSA-4602CVE reference, intel · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
- 20200114 [SECURITY] [DSA 4602-1] xen security updateCVE reference, intel · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
- GLSA-202003-56CVE reference, intel · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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