CVE-2022-32231
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2022-32231 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper initialization in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper initialization in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6138p Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Bronze 3104 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Bronze 3106 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5115 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5118 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5119t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5120 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5120t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 5122 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6126 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6126f Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6126t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6128 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6130 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6130f Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6130t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6132 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6134 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6136 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6138 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6138f Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6138t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6140 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6142 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6142f Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6144 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6146 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6148 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6148f Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6150 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6152 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Gold 6154 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8153 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8156 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8158 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8160 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8160f Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8160t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8164 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8168 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8170 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8176 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8176f Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Platinum 8180 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4108 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4109t Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4110 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4112 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4114 Firmware | All versions |
| Intel | Xeon Silver 4114t Firmware | All versions |
Showing 50 of 181 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-32231?
Improper initialization in the BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-32231?
CVE-2022-32231 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32231?
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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