Vulnerability identifier: #VU72448

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21216

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Atom Processor P5900
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Atom Processor P5300
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Atom Processor C5300
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in out-of-band management in Intel processors. A remote privileged user on the local network can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

Intel Atom Processor P5900: All versions

Intel Atom Processor P5300: All versions

Intel Atom Processor C5300: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00700.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.