Intel Xeon/Microcode Keying information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Intel Xeon and Microcode. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Keying. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-33972. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Intel Xeon and Microcode (Chip Software) (unknown version). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Keying. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Incorrect calculation in microcode keying mechanism for some 3rd Generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Scalable Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

The weakness was shared 02/17/2023 as intel-sa-00730. The advisory is available at intel.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-33972 since 07/02/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

07/02/2022 🔍
02/17/2023 +230 days 🔍
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12/21/2024 +673 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: intel.com

Advisory: intel-sa-00730
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-33972 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-33972
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221254

Entryinfo

Created: 02/17/2023 08:03
Updated: 12/21/2024 17:35
Changes: 02/17/2023 08:03 (48), 03/16/2023 18:44 (12), 12/21/2024 17:35 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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