Vulnerability identifier: #VU72453

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30704

CWE-ID: CWE-665

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
11th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
12th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Pentium Gold Processor Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Celeron Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon E-2300 processor family
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Intel Xeon W Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in the Intel(R) TXT SINIT ACM. A local user can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

11th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

12th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

Intel Pentium Gold Processor Series: All versions

Intel Celeron Processors: All versions

10th Generation Intel Core Processors: All versions

Intel Xeon E-2300 processor family: All versions

Intel Xeon W Processors: All versions

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External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00717.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.