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HIGH · 8.2

CVE-2022-29275

In UsbCoreDxe, untrusted input may allow SMRAM or OS memory tampering Use of untrusted pointers could allow OS or SMRAM memory tampering leading to escalation of privileges. This issue was discovered ...

Vulnerability Description

In UsbCoreDxe, untrusted input may allow SMRAM or OS memory tampering Use of untrusted pointers could allow OS or SMRAM memory tampering leading to escalation of privileges. This issue was discovered by Insyde during security review. It was fixed in: Kernel 5.0: version 05.09.21 Kernel 5.1: version 05.17.21 Kernel 5.2: version 05.27.21 Kernel 5.3: version 05.36.21 Kernel 5.4: version 05.44.21 Kernel 5.5: version 05.52.21 https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022058

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
InsydeKernel>= 5.0, <= 5.0.05.09.21

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-29275?

CVE-2022-29275 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). In UsbCoreDxe, untrusted input may allow SMRAM or OS memory tampering Use of untrusted pointers could allow OS or SMRAM memory tampering leading to escalation of privileges. This issue was discovered ...

How severe is CVE-2022-29275?

CVE-2022-29275 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-2022-29275?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Insyde Kernel.