CVE-2024-36350: Xen Security Advisory 471 v1 (CVE-2024-36350,CVE-2024-36357) - x86: Transitive Scheduler Attacks
A transient execution vulnerability in some AMD processors may allow an attacker to infer data from previous stores, potentially resulting in the leakage of privileged information.
Other sources
AMD: CVE-2024-36350 Transient Scheduler Attack in Store Queue
— Microsoft
The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in certain processor models offered by AMD. The mitigation for this vulnerability requires a Windows update. This CVE is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest builds of Windows enable the mitigation and provide protection against the vulnerability. Please see the following for more information:
AMD-SB-7029
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/amd64-microcodeto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.20251202.1 - Upgrade
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.257-1Fixed in 6.1.170-3Fixed in 6.1.174-1Fixed in 6.12.86-1Fixed in 6.12.94-1Fixed in 7.0.13-1 - Upgrade
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debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.174-1~deb11u1 - Upgrade
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debian/xento a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.17.5+72-g01140da4e8-1Fixed in 4.20.2+37-g61ff35323e-0+deb13u1Fixed in 4.20.2+7-g1badcf5035-0+deb13u1Fixed in 4.20.2+37-g61ff35323e-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch AMD-SB-7029 - Compensating control
Apply the mitigation by installing the required Windows update, as stated: 'The mitigation for this vulnerability requires a Windows update' and 'the latest builds of Windows enable the mitigation and provide protection against the vulnerability.'
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-36350?
CVE-2024-36350 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability impacting certain AMD processor models.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36350?
To fix CVE-2024-36350, you should install the latest Windows updates that provide mitigation.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2024-36350?
CVE-2024-36350 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-36350?
Yes, a patch is available through the Windows update mechanism to address CVE-2024-36350.
What types of AMD processors are vulnerable to CVE-2024-36350?
CVE-2024-36350 affects certain models of AMD processors, the details of which can typically be found in security advisories from AMD.