Vulnerability identifier: #VU72477

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33972

CWE-ID: CWE-682

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation in microcode keying mechanism. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: All versions

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CPE

• cpe:2.3:h:intel:3rd_generation_intel_xeon_scalable_processors:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00730.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?