#VU73109 Protection Mechanism Failure in Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware - CVE-2022-36416

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73109

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36416

CWE-ID: CWE-693

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and elevate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware: before 1.10.0.13

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00750.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?