Related Vulnerabilities: CVE-2022-21166  

A flaw was found in hw. Incomplete cleanup in specific special register write operations for some Intel® Processors may allow an authenticated user to enable information disclosure via local access.

Description

A flaw was found in hw. Incomplete cleanup in specific special register write operations for some Intel® Processors may allow an authenticated user to enable information disclosure via local access.

Additional Information

  • Bugzilla 2090241: CVE-2022-21166 hw: cpu: Incomplete cleanup in specific special register write operations (aka DRPW)
  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
  • FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2022-21166