Vulnerability identifier: #VU66481

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26083

CWE-ID: CWE-665

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Integrated Performance Primitives (IPP) Cryptography
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to generation of weak initialization vector. A local user can gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00667.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.