CVE-2017-5715 | CPU on Intel/AMD/ARM Speculative Execution Spectre information disclosure (RHSA-2018:0292 / VU#584653)
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in CPU on Intel/AMD/ARM. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Speculative Execution. Such manipulation leads to information disclosure (Spectre).
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-5715. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. This vulnerability is notable in history due to its background and the response it received.
Updating the configuration settings is suggested.