Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Intel Processors
CVE-2022-21127

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Xen Project
Status
Intel(r) Processors
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2022

What is CVE-2022-21127?

An issue exists within specific read operations of special registers in various Intel processors. This vulnerability can allow an authenticated user to potentially exploit the system and gain access to sensitive information through local means, leading to unauthorized information disclosure.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Processors See references

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/06/16/1
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220624-0008/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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