Improper Input Validation in Intel Xeon Processors
CVE-2022-21136

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Xeon(r) Processors
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 May 2022

What is CVE-2022-21136?

A vulnerability exists in certain Intel Xeon Processors due to improper input validation. This flaw may allow an unauthorized local user to exploit the vulnerability, potentially enabling a denial of service condition. It emphasizes the importance of strict validation processes to secure privileged operations in computing environments.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processors See references

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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