CVE-2022-26006
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26006 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Core I5-7640x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-3820 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-3920xm Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-3930k Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-3940xm Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-3960x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-3970x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-4820k Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-4930k Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-4930mx Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-4940mx Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-4960x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-5820k Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-5930k Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-5960x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-6800k Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-6850k Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-6900k Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-6950x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-7740x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-7800x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-7820x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I7-9800x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-10900x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-10920x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-10940x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-10980xe Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-7900x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-7920x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-7940x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-7960x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-7980xe Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-9820x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-9900x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-9920x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-9940x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-9960x Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Core I9-9980xe Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E5-1428l V3 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E5-1620 V3 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E5-1620 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E5-1630 V3 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E5-1630 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E5-1650 V3 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E5-1650 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E5-1660 V3 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E5-1660 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E5-1680 V3 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E5-1680 V4 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon E5-2408l V3 Firmware | All versions |
Showing 50 of 130 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-26006?
CVE-2022-26006 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26006?
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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