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CVE-2022-21123: Incomplete cleanup of multi-core shared buffers for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated use...

Incomplete cleanup of multi-core shared buffers for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2022-21123 is an Intel processor information-disclosure issue. A logged-in local user may be able to read stale data left in shared CPU buffers. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but it matters on shared systems, workstations, servers, and virtualization platforms where untrusted users or workloads run on the same hardware. Exposure is most likely where affected Intel processors host local users, containers, VMs, or appliances with multi-tenant workloads. The bundle does not list exact processor models; affected versions must be confirmed through Intel-SA-00615 and downstream vendor advisories. Treat as a moderate confidentiality risk. It is not presented as internet-routable, but shared infrastructure should be reviewed because local low-privileged access may expose sensitive data across CPU buffer boundaries. Mitigation focus: Review Intel-SA-00615 for affected processor and mitigation guidance.; Apply applicable OS, firmware, microcode, kernel, or hypervisor updates from your vendors.; For Xen environments, review XSA-404 guidance for relevant host exposure..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
12Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-21123Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aIntel(R) ProcessorsSee referencesListed
Weakness

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Incomplete Cleanup

Incomplete Cleanup represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.