CVE-2022-29494

Name: CVE-2022-29494
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-16T21:15:11.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29494 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in firmware for OpenBMC in some Intel(R) platforms before versions egs-0.91-179 and bhs-04-45 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in firmware for OpenBMC in some Intel(R) platforms before versions egs-0.91-179 and bhs-04-45 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Openbmc	< wht-1.01-61_0.72
Intel	Openbmc	< egs-0.91-179

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00737.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00737.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29494?

How severe is CVE-2022-29494?

CVE-2022-29494 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29494?

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