CVE-2022-33894

Name: CVE-2022-33894
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-10T14:15:12.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-33894 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation 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 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation 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

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Xeon E-2314 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2324g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2334 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2336 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2356g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2374g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2378 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2378g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2386g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2388g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2226ge Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2254me Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2254ml Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2276me Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2276ml Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2278ge Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2278gel Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2224 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2224g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2226g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2234 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2236 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2244g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2246g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2274g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2276g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2276m Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2278g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2286g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2286m Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2288g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2124 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2124g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2126g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2134 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2136 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2144g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2146g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2174g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2176g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2186g Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2176m Firmware	All versions
Intel	Xeon E-2186m Firmware	All versions
Intel	Core I9-10850k Firmware	All versions
Intel	Core I9-10885h Firmware	All versions
Intel	Core I9-10900 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Core I9-10900e Firmware	All versions
Intel	Core I9-10900f Firmware	All versions
Intel	Core I9-10900k Firmware	All versions
Intel	Core I9-10900kf Firmware	All versions

Showing 50 of 273 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-33894?

Improper input validation 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-2022-33894?

CVE-2022-33894 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33894?

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