CVE-2022-21151
hw: cpu: information disclosure in certain Intel processors
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 10, 2022
Updated · December 10, 2025
Description
A flaw was found in hw. Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code for some Intel(R) processors may potentially allow an authenticated user to enable information disclosure via local access.
Statement
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CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation baser, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE-212 · Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer