#VU79402 Improper access control in Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) - CVE-2022-45112

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79402

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45112

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC): before 8.0.0.4035

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00846.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.