📚 CVE-2023-1637 | Linux Kernel on x86 Speculative Execution x86/power/cpu.c pm_cpu_check covert timing channel

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel on x86. This issue affects the function pm_cpu_check of the file x86/power/cpu.c of the component Speculative Execution. The manipulation leads to covert timing channel. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-1637. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. ...