Vulnerability identifier: #VU63348

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Pentium Processor Silver Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Celeron Processor J Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Celeron Processor N Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
6th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
7th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
9th Generation Intel Core Processors
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Intel

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

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

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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.