CVE-2022-30704 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Processors
A privileged local attacker can exploit improper initialization in Intel TXT SINIT ACM to escalate privileges on affected Intel processors.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-30704?
CVE-2022-30704 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Processors, published on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper initialization in the Intel(R) TXT SINIT ACM for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-665
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-30704?
It affects 467 products.
Products include Intel Celeron 1000m Firmware, Intel Celeron 1005m Firmware, Intel Celeron 1007u Firmware, Intel Celeron 1017u Firmware, Intel Celeron 1019y Firmware, Intel Celeron 1020e Firmware and 461 more.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30704?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-30704 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-30704 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-30704 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Processors
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m8xw-r54w-w9ph.