HPSBHF03668 rev. 4 - Intel® 2020.1 IPU Special Register Buffer Data Sampling and Improper Data Forwarding

Potential Security Impact

Information Disclosure

Source: HP, HP Product Security Response Team (PSRT)

Reported By: Intel®

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY

Intel has informed HP of a potential security vulnerability involving cleanup errors from specific special register read operations and improper data forwarding in some data cache in some Intel® Processors that may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

RESOLUTION

Intel has released microcode updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability. HP has identified the affected platforms and the corresponding SoftPaq updated versions. See the affected platforms listed below.

Newer versions may become available and the minimum versions listed below may become obsolete. If a SoftPaq Link becomes invalid, check the HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads site to obtain the latest update for your product model.