An information processing apparatus includes a storage unit, a processor, a channel, a detecting unit, and a control unit. The storage unit stores therein privilege software that is allowed to access a first access range. The processor executes the privilege software and software that is allowed to access a second access range. The channel connects the storage unit and the processor. The detecting unit detects a fetch request that is issued by the processor through the channel and specifies an address at which the privilege software is stored. The control unit controls an access range of the processor based on whether the fetch request is detected.