#VU63346 Improper access control in Intel products - CVE-2022-21131

Vulnerability identifier: #VU63346

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21131

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
Intel Xeon D-2100 Processor
Hardware solutions / Firmware
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Core i9
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Core 79xxX
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Core 78xxX
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon D-2100 Processor: All versions

2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

Intel Core i9: All versions

Intel Core 79xxX: All versions

Intel Core 78xxX: All versions

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00616.html

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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.