CVE-2022-27879
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2022-27879 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper buffer restrictions in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper buffer restrictions in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Pentium J6426 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Pentium J4205 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Pentium J3710 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Pentium J2900 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Pentium J2850 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Pentium N6415 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Pentium N4200e Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Pentium N4200 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Pentium N3710 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Pentium N3700 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Pentium N3540 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Pentium N3530 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Pentium N3520 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Pentium N3510 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J6412 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J6413 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J4025 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J4125 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J3355e Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J3455e Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J4005 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J4105 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J3355 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J3455 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J3060 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J3160 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J1800 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J1900 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J1750 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron J1850 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N6210 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N4500 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N4505 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N5100 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N5105 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N6211 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N4020 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N4120 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N3350e Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N4000 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N4100 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N3350 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N3450 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N3010 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N3060 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N3160 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N3000 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N3050 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N3150 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Celeron N2808 Firmware | All versions |
Showing 50 of 71 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-27879?
Improper buffer restrictions in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-27879?
CVE-2022-27879 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27879?
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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