CVE-2022-28693 (GCVE-0-2022-28693)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-02-14 20:50 – Updated: 2025-02-14 20:55
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Unprotected alternative channel of return branch target prediction in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authorized user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
Severity
4.7 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-02-14 20:54 UTC
CWE
- Information Disclosure
- CWE-420 - Unprotected Alternate Channel
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Intel(R) Processors |
Affected:
See references
|
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