Protection Mechanism Failure in Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware - CVE-2022-36416

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73109

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36416

CWE-ID: CWE-693

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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.

Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware
PowerFlex Appliance
PowerFlex rack
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 561T Adapter
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 561FLR-T Adapter
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 562T Adapter
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 562FLR-T Adapter
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 560SFP+ Adapter
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 560FLR-SFP+ Adapter

Install updates from vendor's website.

Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware - update to 1.10.0.13
PowerFlex Appliance - update to IC 38.363.02
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 561T Adapter - update to 1.12.3.0
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 561FLR-T Adapter - update to 1.12.3.0
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 562T Adapter - update to 1.12.3.0
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 562FLR-T Adapter - update to 1.12.3.0
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 560SFP+ Adapter - update to 1.12.3.0
HPE Ethernet 10Gb 2-port 560FLR-SFP+ Adapter - update to 1.12.3.0
PowerFlex rack - update to 3.6.3.2

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

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel Ethernet VMware Drivers
• Multiple vulnerabilities in HPE Intel 500 Series Ethernet Controllers
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell PowerFlex Appliance
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell PowerFlex Rack