CVE-2022-26045

Name: CVE-2022-26045
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-11T16:15:12.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26045 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel(R) XMM(TM) 7560 Modem software before version M2_7560_R_01.2146.00 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in some Intel(R) XMM(TM) 7560 Modem software before version M2_7560_R_01.2146.00 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Xmm 7560 Firmware	< m2_7560_r_01.2146.00

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00683.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00683.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26045?

How severe is CVE-2022-26045?

CVE-2022-26045 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26045?

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