CVE-2022-29278
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CVE-2022-29278 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect pointer checks within the NvmExpressDxe driver can allow tampering with SMRAM and OS memory Incorrect pointer checks within the NvmExpressDxe driver can allow tampering with SMRAM and OS memory. This issue was discovered by Insyde during security review. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Incorrect pointer checks within the NvmExpressDxe driver can allow tampering with SMRAM and OS memory Incorrect pointer checks within the NvmExpressDxe driver can allow tampering with SMRAM and OS memory. This issue was discovered by Insyde during security review. Fixed in: Kernel 5.1: Version 05.17.23 Kernel 5.2: Version 05.27.23 Kernel 5.3: Version 05.36.23 Kernel 5.4: Version 05.44.23 Kernel 5.5: Version 05.52.23 https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022061
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Insyde | Kernel | >= 5.1, < 5.1.05.17.23 |
| Insyde | Kernel | >= 5.2, < 5.2.05.27.23 |
| Insyde | Kernel | >= 5.3, < 5.3.05.36.23 |
| Insyde | Kernel | >= 5.4, < 5.4.05.44.23 |
| Insyde | Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.5.05.52.23 |
References
- https://www.insyde.com/security-pledgeVendor Advisory
- https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022061Vendor Advisory
- https://www.insyde.com/security-pledgeVendor Advisory
- https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2022061Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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