Incorrect calculation in Certain HPE Apollo, XL Servers

1) Incorrect calculation

EUVDB-ID: #VU72477

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33972

CWE-ID: CWE-682 - Incorrect Calculation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation in microcode keying mechanism. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HPE ProLiant XL220n Gen10 Plus Server: before 1.72_02-02-2023

HPE ProLiant XL290n Gen10 Plus Server: before 1.72_02-02-2023

HPE Apollo 2000 Gen10 Plus System: before 1.72_02-02-2023

HPE Apollo 4200 Gen10 Plus System: before 1.72_02-02-2023

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:hpe:hpe_proliant_xl220n_gen10_plus_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hpe:hpe_proliant_xl290n_gen10_plus_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hpe:hpe_apollo_2000_gen10_plus_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:hpe:hpe_apollo_4200_gen10_plus_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=hpesbhf04442en_us

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.