CVE-2022-36794

Name: CVE-2022-36794
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-16T20:15:14.98+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36794 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper condition check in some Intel(R) SPS firmware before version SPS_E3_06.00.03.300.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper condition check in some Intel(R) SPS firmware before version SPS_E3_06.00.03.300.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-754

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Server Platform Services	< sps_e3_06.00.03.300.0

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00718.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00718.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36794?

Improper condition check in some Intel(R) SPS firmware before version SPS_E3_06.00.03.300.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

How severe is CVE-2022-36794?

CVE-2022-36794 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36794?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-36794?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST