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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT Security Bulletin ASB-2019.0098 Intel Core Processors Memory Mapping Advisory 10 April 2019 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Intel Microprocessors Operating System: Intel Impact/Access: Access Confidential Data -- Existing Account Resolution: Mitigation CVE Names: CVE-2019-0162 Member content until: Friday, May 10 2019 OVERVIEW Intel has discovered vulnerabilities in some Intel microprocessor products. [1] IMPACT Intel has provided the following information regarding the vulnerabilities: "CVEID: CVE-2019-0162 Description: Memory access in virtual memory mapping for some microprocessors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access. CVSS Base Score: 3.8 Low CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N Affected Products: Some Microprocessors with Virtual Memory Mapping." [1] MITIGATION Intel has provided the following guidance: "Intel recommends that users follow existing best practices to mitigate exploitation of this vulnerability. More information on these practices can be found here: Security Best Practices For Side Channel Resistance: https://software.intel.com/security-software-guidance/insights/ security-best-practices-side-channel-resistance Guidelines For Mitigating Timing Side Channels Against Cryptographic Implementations: https://software.intel.com/security-software-guidance/insights/ guidelines-mitigating-timing-side-channels-against-cryptographic-implementations Additional information regarding Spoiler: https://software.intel.com/security-software-guidance/insights/ more-information-spoiler " [1] REFERENCES [1] Intel Core Processors Memory Mapping Advisory https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00238.html AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iQIVAwUBXK2KmWaOgq3Tt24GAQgFWw/+NbUGkcoi8pB4fKLJGtsSV6JRQNcQAr5F fgkhQDmDd0Y/hPUyZ+LptgtJY5zzTNazX7gTU/1OBGmnY+4oZQ+0WwRgb2HVcNa/ sIsAV2qeYsRdzP/8fifJQ+rKghUrmHPOBQ+j5Lw8f8S1NkDhBtQ0mIICh+UO9nFa Z39h0MvvRcH+puD37i0d9Ah9MohCuSB2j6RUW2PQAMSPdvUjNRHOZTctLB7z/yE7 a8GNjVZFxOgL8BPryOjJZtJAr5q1Ris1Cb7qG9LLOuXk5sEvg6RudzOof3dVxet6 i6ricZ9XYHSr22/1fmoGqpNhQ1UTl78IWyj5vph0waTjDSKSk87WSHTMqoXWt6GU GzFh79tTum1VPeqxRUpsHinOGfTd+sLK9me+8QD8sxYUQR4rw4t3O97eGCu1UE0I 9ZVcuCVtC2zX2Gl/RdoF5GUk2mNl4++KvyA7adrMTn5Kd320+MvwdPaBO85ya5r9 ww/pkqVdZ5slVcdolHAh/IB1Ra/J//87R/eFpfa5WblmdqSURHBm5NMtAABXEu1O FKUdqrqbgvY7FIE1jbJkpSRfjHRiyCKDP9ObrFQIg/ALLzZnlEl/6X5zcH1S/lyk KxRikrCNDKutpg3Qa8EfPF1GbzjsphwiHPaDCWIs8H0VzIBRndO1Axcu+QaA5m31 tRjt4GX4DDM= =7irL -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----