CVE-2022-29919 Use after free in Intel(R) VROC software

High 7.8 Published 10 May 2023 Updated 27 Jan 2025

An authenticated local attacker can exploit a use-after-free flaw in Intel VROC software to escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-29919?

CVE-2022-29919 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Intel(R) VROC software, published on 10 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Use after free in the Intel(R) VROC software before version 7.7.6.1003 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29919?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Virtual Raid on Cpu.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29919?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-29919 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2022-29919 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-29919 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-986p-r23c-cvg4.