#VU76034 Use-after-free in Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) - CVE-2022-29919

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76034

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29919

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC): before 7.7.6.1003

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00692.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.