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HIGH · 8.2

CVE-2022-26006

Improper input validation in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Vulnerability Description

Improper input validation in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IntelCore I5-7640X Firmware-
IntelCore I5-7640X-
IntelCore I7-3820 Firmware-
IntelCore I7-3820-
IntelCore I7-3920Xm Firmware-
IntelCore I7-3920Xm-
IntelCore I7-3930K Firmware-
IntelCore I7-3930K-
IntelCore I7-3940Xm Firmware-
IntelCore I7-3940Xm-
IntelCore I7-3960X Firmware-
IntelCore I7-3960X-
IntelCore I7-3970X Firmware-
IntelCore I7-3970X-
IntelCore I7-4820K Firmware-
IntelCore I7-4820K-
IntelCore I7-4930K Firmware-
IntelCore I7-4930K-
IntelCore I7-4930Mx Firmware-
IntelCore I7-4930Mx-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-26006?

CVE-2022-26006 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Improper input validation in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2022-26006?

CVE-2022-26006 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-26006?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Core I5-7640X Firmware, Intel Core I5-7640X, Intel Core I7-3820 Firmware, Intel Core I7-3820, Intel Core I7-3920Xm Firmware.