Downfall vulnerability
The downfall vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-40982, enables a user to access and steal data from other users who share the same computer. It is found in most Intel CPUs starting from the 6th generation (Skylake) up to the 11th generation (Tiger Lake) included. For instance, a malicious app obtained from an app store could use the Downfall attack to steal sensitive information like passwords, encryption keys, and private data such as banking details, personal emails, and messages.