#VU65220 Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code in Intel products - CVE-2022-29901

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65220

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29901

CWE-ID: CWE-1037

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Intel Xeon E Processors
6th Generation Intel Core Processors
Intel Xeon D Processors
Intel Xeon W Processors
Intel Core X-series Processors
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Intel Pentium Gold Processor Series
7th Generation Intel Core Processors
Intel Pentium Processors
Intel Celeron Processor G Series
Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
9th Generation Intel Core Processors

Software vendor:
Intel

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

The vulnerability exists due to the way non-transparent sharing of branch predictor targets between contexts. A local user can exploit the vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00702.html
• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/developer/articles/technical/software-security-guidance/advisory-guidance/return-stack-buffer-underflow.html