Vulnerability identifier: #VU64376

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21127

CWE-ID: CWE-459

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel SGX PSW for Windows
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel SGX DCAP for Windows
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel SGX PSW for Linux
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel SGX DCAP for Linux
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel SGX SDK for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Intel SGX SDK for Linux
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incomplete cleanup in specific special register read operations. A local user can enable information disclosure.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21127

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?