CVE-2022-21203

Name: CVE-2022-21203
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-09T23:15:17.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21203 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper permissions in the SafeNet Sentinel driver for Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Standard Edition before version 21.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper permissions in the SafeNet Sentinel driver for Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Standard Edition before version 21.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Quartus Prime	< 21.1

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00632.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00632.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21203?

How severe is CVE-2022-21203?

CVE-2022-21203 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21203?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST