CVE-2023-43490 is an incorrect-calculation vulnerability in the microcode keying mechanism of certain Intel Xeon D processors supporting Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Improper calculation of the SGX base key can allow a privileged local user to disclose information.
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A local information-disclosure vulnerability caused by an incorrect microcode calculation on Intel Xeon D processors using Intel SGX.
A local information-disclosure vulnerability caused by an incorrect microcode calculation on Intel Xeon D processors with Intel SGX.
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