PT-2022-2972
CVE-2022-23823
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Published
2022-06-14
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Updated
2026-10-31
Description by
CVSS 2.0
4.9
MediumMetricsAV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:N/A:N
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
AMD processors (affected versions not specified)
Description
A potential issue in AMD processors using frequency scaling may allow an authenticated attacker to execute a timing attack, potentially enabling information disclosure. The vulnerability is related to the implementation of Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) in AMD processor microcode, which is associated with inadequate protection of physical side channels. Exploitation of the issue may allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to protected information using a side channel.
Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
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