Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel Ethernet VMware Drivers

Published: 2023-03-08

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-36416 CVE-2022-36797
CWE-ID	CWE-693
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware Hardware solutions / Drivers
Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Protection Mechanism Failure

EUVDB-ID: #VU73109

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36416

CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and elevate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware: before 1.10.0.13

External links

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00750.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.

2) Protection Mechanism Failure

EUVDB-ID: #VU73110