CVE-2022-28693

MEDIUM
Published Feb 14, 2025 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-420

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.7
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-420 CWE-420

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28693? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2022-28693? +
CVE-2022-28693 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-28693? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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