CVE-2020-8694

CVE-2020-8694 affects the Linux kernel powercap/RAPL subsystem. The issue allows a local, unprivileged attacker to read CPU energy meters by default, enabling information disclosure between processes or from kernel to user space. Public documents describe the root cause as insufficient access con...

CVE-2020-8695

CVE-2020-8695 is reported as an observable discrepancy in the Intel Running Average Power Limit (RAPL) interface that may allow a local privileged user to disclose information. Connected sources confirm this affects Intel processors and is addressed via microcode updates. Remediation guidance acr...