MEDIUM · 6.7

CVE-2022-29871

Improper access control in the Intel(R) CSME software installer before version 2239.3.7.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Vulnerability Description

Improper access control in the Intel(R) CSME software installer before version 2239.3.7.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IntelConverged Security Management Engine Firmware< 11.12.94
IntelC232-
IntelC236-
IntelC420-
IntelC422-
IntelCm236-
IntelCm238-
IntelX299-
IntelB150-
IntelB250-
IntelCore I3-8100-
IntelCore I3-8100B-
IntelCore I3-8100H-
IntelCore I3-8100T-
IntelCore I3-8109U-
IntelCore I3-8130U-
IntelCore I3-8140U-
IntelCore I3-8145U-
IntelCore I3-8145Ue-
IntelCore I3-8300-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-29871?

CVE-2022-29871 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Improper access control in the Intel(R) CSME software installer before version 2239.3.7.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2022-29871?

CVE-2022-29871 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-29871?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Converged Security Management Engine Firmware, Intel C232, Intel C236, Intel C420, Intel C422.