CVE-2022-29486

Name: CVE-2022-29486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-11T16:15:14.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29486 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper buffer restrictions in the Hyperscan library maintained by Intel(R) all versions downloaded before 04/29/2022 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in the Hyperscan library maintained by Intel(R) all versions downloaded before 04/29/2022 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Hyperscan	< 5.4.0

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00695.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00695.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29486?

How severe is CVE-2022-29486?

CVE-2022-29486 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29486?

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