CVE-2022-36416: High severity vmware ixgben vulnerability
Published Feb 16, 2023
·Updated
Protection mechanism failure in the Intel(R) Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware before version 1.10.0.13 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Affected Software
1 affected component
VMware Ixgben<1.10.0.13
Event History
Feb 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-36416?
CVE-2022-36416 has a severity rating that indicates it could allow escalation of privilege for authenticated users.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-36416?
To fix CVE-2022-36416, upgrade the VMware ixgben driver to version 1.10.0.13 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2022-36416?
CVE-2022-36416 affects the Intel(R) Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware versions prior to 1.10.0.13.
4
Can CVE-2022-36416 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2022-36416 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access by an authenticated user.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-36416?
CVE-2022-36416 is classified as a protection mechanism failure vulnerability.