Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2022-33972 |
CWE-ID | CWE-682 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
openSUSE Leap Operating systems & Components / Operating system ucode-intel Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
Vendor | SUSE |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
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.
Update the affected package ucode-intel to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsopenSUSE Leap: 15.5
ucode-intel: before 20230512-150200.24.1
External linkshttp://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20232243-2/
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.