#VU75930 Input validation error in Intel products - CVE-2022-33894

Vulnerability identifier: #VU75930

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33894

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
8th Generation Intel Core Processors
Intel Xeon Processor E Family
7th Generation Intel Core Processors
10th Generation Intel Core Processors
9th Generation Intel Core Processors

Software vendor:
Intel

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation in the BIOS firmware. A local user can execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00807.html