CVE-2022-21151

Description

Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory intel.com

Affected: n/a Intel(R) Processors

References

Link	Tags
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00617.html	vendor advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5178	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220826-0003/	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21151?: CVE-2022-21151 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-21151?: To fix CVE-2022-21151, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-21151 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-21151 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-21151?: CVE-2022-21151 affects n/a Intel(R) Processors.

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