CVE-2022-36797: Medium severity vmware ixgben vulnerability

Published Feb 16, 2023
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Updated

Protection mechanism failure in the Intel(R) Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware before version 1.10.0.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Affected Software

1 affected component
VMware Ixgben<1.10.0.1

Event History

Feb 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-36797?

CVE-2022-36797 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service vulnerability due to a protection mechanism failure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-36797?

To fix CVE-2022-36797, update the Intel Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware to version 1.10.0.1 or later.

3

Who is impacted by CVE-2022-36797?

Authenticated users with access to systems running affected versions of the Intel Ethernet 500 Series Controller drivers for VMware may be impacted by CVE-2022-36797.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-36797?

CVE-2022-36797 is classified as a protection mechanism failure vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2022-36797 lead to any exploits?

Yes, CVE-2022-36797 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service exploits via local access.

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