Vulnerability identifier: #VU80873

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-35896

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Insyde Kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due memory leak in SMM driver (SMRAM read) in InsydeH2O. A local administrator can force the application to leak memory and gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022034
http://www.insyde.com/security-pledge
http://binarly.io/advisories/BRLY-2022-025/index.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.