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CVE-2020-8695: Observable discrepancy in the RAPL interface for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to po...

Observable discrepancy in the RAPL interface for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-8695 is an Intel processor issue where the RAPL power-measurement interface may leak information to a local privileged user. Business risk is mainly on systems where untrusted administrators, tenants, or workloads can access low-level CPU interfaces. The source bundle does not show remote or active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a bounded but real hardware information-disclosure risk. Prioritize microcode validation on shared Intel infrastructure and sensitive workloads, while avoiding emergency response language absent active-exploitation evidence.

Technical view

The CVE describes an observable discrepancy in the RAPL interface for some Intel processors, potentially enabling information disclosure through local privileged access. Intel and Linux distribution references indicate microcode security updates, but the bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, affected model detail, exploit evidence, or complete mitigation detail.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most relevant to Intel-based systems using affected processor microcode, especially shared, multi-tenant, research, or high-sensitivity environments where local privileged access is possible.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The stated prerequisite is local access by a privileged user, which limits broad remote attack scenarios but matters in shared-host risk models.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description and advisory links. Validation should focus on processor applicability, microcode package status, and whether local privileged users can access RAPL-related interfaces in the target environment.

Mitigation direction

  • Review Intel-SA-00389 for affected processor and microcode guidance.
  • Apply vendor-supported microcode updates from Intel, OS, or platform suppliers.
  • Prioritize shared or sensitive Intel systems before single-user endpoints.
  • Check Fedora, Debian, and other distribution advisories for packaged updates.
  • Reassess local privilege boundaries on multi-tenant hosts.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Intel processor models and current microcode versions.
  • Confirm whether systems map to Intel-SA-00389 affected products.
  • Verify OS vendor microcode packages include the CVE fix.
  • Check update records for Fedora or Debian advisory coverage where applicable.
  • Document systems that cannot receive microcode updates.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
8

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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7Source links

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aIntel(R) ProcessorsSee referencesListed
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