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Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
OL 8 must not let Meltdown and Spectre exploit critical vulnerabilities in modern processors.
OL 8 must not let Meltdown and Spectre exploit critical vulnerabilities in modern processors.
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OL 8 must not let Meltdown and Spectre exploit critical vulnerabilities in modern processors.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Hardware vulnerabilities allow programs to steal data that is currently processed on the computer. While programs are typically not permitted to read data from other programs, a malicious program can exploit Meltdown and Spectre to obtain secrets stored in the memory of other running programs. This might include passwords stored in a password manager or browser; personal photos, emails, and instant messages; and business-critical documents.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>