CVE-2017-5927: Infoleak
First published: Mon Feb 27 2017(Updated: )
Page table walks conducted by the MMU during virtual to physical address translation leave a trace in the last level cache of modern ARM processors. By performing a side-channel attack on the MMU operations, it is possible to leak data and code pointers from JavaScript, breaking ASLR.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| allwinner a64 | ||
| amd athlon ii 640 x4 | ||
| amd e-350 | ||
| amd fx-8120 8-core | ||
| amd fx-8320 8-core | ||
| amd fx-8350 8-core | ||
| amd phenom 9550 4-core | ||
| Intel atom c2750 | ||
| Intel Celeron n2840 | ||
| Intel core i5 m480 | ||
| intel core i7-2620qm | ||
| Intel core i7-3632qm | ||
| Intel core i7-4500u | ||
| Intel core i7-6700k | ||
| intel core i7 920 | ||
| Intel Xeon E3-1240 V5 | ||
| Intel xeon e5-2658 v2 | ||
| nvidia tegra k1 cd570m-a1 | ||
| nvidia tegra k1 cd580m-a1 | ||
| Samsung Exynos 5800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5927?
CVE-2017-5927 has a high severity rating as it allows for potential side-channel attacks, compromising data security.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5927?
To mitigate CVE-2017-5927, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware updates and patches provided by hardware manufacturers.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-5927?
CVE-2017-5927 affects various ARM and Intel processors, including models from Allwinner, AMD, and Intel.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-5927 enable?
CVE-2017-5927 enables a side-channel attack on the Memory Management Unit (MMU), which can leak sensitive data.
Is there ongoing research related to CVE-2017-5927?
Yes, ongoing research is focused on understanding and mitigating the implications of side-channel vulnerabilities like CVE-2017-5927.
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- canonical/intel atom c2750
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- canonical/intel core i5 m480
- canonical/intel core i7-2620qm
- canonical/intel core i7-3632qm
- canonical/intel core i7-4500u
- canonical/intel core i7-6700k
- canonical/intel core i7 920
- canonical/intel xeon e3-1240 v5
- canonical/intel xeon e5-2658 v2
- vendor/nvidia
- canonical/nvidia tegra k1 cd570m-a1
- canonical/nvidia tegra k1 cd580m-a1
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- canonical/samsung exynos 5800