VMware Tanzu Isolation Segment update for Intel Microcode
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 4 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-21216 CVE-2022-33196 CVE-2022-33972 CVE-2022-38090 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 CWE-276 CWE-682 CWE-653 |
| Exploitation vector | Local network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Isolation Segment Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | VMware, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU72448
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21216
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in out-of-band management in Intel processors. A remote privileged user on the local network can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIsolation Segment: All versions
External linkshttp://tanzu.vmware.com/security/usn-5886-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Incorrect default permissions
EUVDB-ID: #VU72456
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33196
CWE-ID:
CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for memory controller configurations for some Intel Xeon processors when using Intel Software Guard Extensions. A local user escalate privileges on the system.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIsolation Segment: All versions
External linkshttp://tanzu.vmware.com/security/usn-5886-1
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.
3) Incorrect calculation
EUVDB-ID: #VU72477
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33972
CWE-ID:
CWE-682 - Incorrect Calculation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIsolation Segment: All versions
External linkshttp://tanzu.vmware.com/security/usn-5886-1
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.
4) Improper isolation or compartmentalization
EUVDB-ID: #VU72457
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-2022-38090
CWE-ID:
CWE-653 - Improper isolation or compartmentalization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper isolation of shared resources in some Intel processors when using Intel Software Guard Extensions. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIsolation Segment: All versions
External linkshttp://tanzu.vmware.com/security/usn-5886-1
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.
