Headline
CVE-2023-20569: AMD: CVE-2023-20569 Return Address Predictor
Why is this AMD CVE included in the Security Update Guide?
The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in certain processor models offered by AMD. The mitigation for this vulnerability requires a Windows update. This CVE is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest builds of Windows enable the mitigation and provide protection against the vulnerability.
Please see the following for more information:
- AMD-SB-7005
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Description
A side channel vulnerability on some of the AMD CPUs may allow an attacker to influence the return address prediction. This may result in speculative execution at an attacker-controlled address, potentially leading to information disclosure.
References
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- MISC:https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-7005
- URL:https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-7005
Assigning CNA
Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Date Record Created
20221027
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Assigned (20221027)
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