Information disclosure in Intel processors code optimization feature

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU63348

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21151

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an error during processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code. A local privileged user can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

Intel Pentium Processor Silver Series: All versions

Intel Celeron Processor J Series: All versions

Intel Celeron Processor N Series: All versions

8th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

6th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

7th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

9th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00617.html

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.